So, SO often, we stop before we start because we want an outcome more than we want to work for it. When the goal is as you suggest, process more than product, it takes us to the next level.
As you've laid it out here, you have to be as willing to START as you hope to finish.
Your suggestions are excellent and realistic, and I know you'll come through your trials with your hopeful, upbeat POSITIVE attitude.
I just loved that analogy! It is so perfect for today's day and age when everyone wants it all handed to them on a plate. If we earn something by stretching to get it then it's all the sweeter isn't it?
I needed to hear this. Thank you so much my friend.
October 8, 2017 at 7:17 PM
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So.
I almost wrote this in a message to someone today, but then decided, no - this is too good.
It's blog post good.
And so, here I am.
Reminding you.
And myself.
You can't reach if you don't stretch.
What are you mumbling about, I'm sure you're asking yourself about me. I know, I know - it sounds as though I'm talking to myself. And I suppose I might be.
Fine. I am. I'm telling this to myself. Because I'm going through some shit and it's impacted aspects of my life that I was finding myself feeling strong in. Because when you feel a shift in one area of your life and start questioning your capabilities and qualities it's so damned easy to let it all go to hell when you don't believe in yourself anymore. Or enough.
So.
Stretch.
Because whatever it is that's right beyond your reach is THERE.
It's waiting for you to grab hold and never let go.
Whether it's a job you're dreaming of. A business venture. A health milestone. A travel opportunity.
It can be something you're terrified of actually reaching.
It can be something that you want to reach, but you're afraid to stretch because ... what if you miss?
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Close this window Jump to comment formI'm all in on this.
So, SO often, we stop before we start because we want an outcome more than we want to work for it. When the goal is as you suggest, process more than product, it takes us to the next level.
As you've laid it out here, you have to be as willing to START as you hope to finish.
Your suggestions are excellent and realistic, and I know you'll come through your trials with your hopeful, upbeat POSITIVE attitude.
October 2, 2017 at 8:28 AM
What a lovely way to give this great reminder! We all need to stretch a bit out of our comfort zone be it artistically, intellectually or emotionally.
October 2, 2017 at 9:46 AM
I just loved that analogy! It is so perfect for today's day and age when everyone wants it all handed to them on a plate. If we earn something by stretching to get it then it's all the sweeter isn't it?
October 2, 2017 at 9:46 AM
What a terrific reminder for all of us. I hope everything works out soon!
October 2, 2017 at 10:58 AM
Love this! You are so right. Usually, when I stretch and reach, I achieve my goal!
October 2, 2017 at 1:08 PM
I needed to hear this. Thank you so much my friend.
October 8, 2017 at 7:17 PM