GrandValli Table - Hope

When the table feast or event happens, I hope those who attend find it worth their time and experience. A win would be that more people want to attend another one, but more importantly, that they become curious about those around them and their stories.

I hope people recommend other people and businesses to me to see if a collaboration or project is possible. Referrals and introductions go a long way, and people are more likely to use, explore, or visit places and things that someone close to them has already experienced or had something to do with.

Now, there are a few “what ifs” in my mind and some concerns:

1. People won’t come.

2. People won’t understand.

3. People will come but not enjoy it.

4. People may not like the food.

5. People may not truly care.

While I know I can’t control everything, and I know worries are normal, this is still something I have struggled with. It has led me into many sessions of analysis paralysis. Analysis paralysis is one of the things I am trying to work through as I pull GrandValli out of its hiatus and make sure I follow through on what I say I will do.

I want to do this for myself to reinforce the habit of follow-through and build self-trust. But I also want to be of service to others. I think sometimes when we get in our heads about things, we are being selfish in a way. We are often so consumed with our own b*llshit that we forget completing what we committed to can also support other people, whether through interaction, inspiration, connection, opportunity, or simply giving them an experience they did not know they needed. I realize that in itself could be a selfish and self-serving thing. However, isn't wonderful to think that you have a responsibility to showcase what you can and finish what you commit to because it contributes to the greater society?