Lately, I am constantly thinking about my next step and what
I want to do. I think this has something to do with being in school, and
realizing each thing I do, leads me to a different path. This is a dangerous
game to play, to analyze every step of what could have/would have happened.
“If I would have taken that trip…” “If I would have stayed
with that guy…” “If I never moved…”
These statements never really help us, they only hinder our
progress. And when we become so consumed by the choices of our past, they absorb
us like quicksand. In seconds you are swallowed by something you barely knew
had the power to take you under.
Lately, I try to focus on being in the present, but I also
try to focus on why I am doing what I
am doing. I remind myself each and every day that the process is part of the
beauty of the journey, and good things really do take time.
This can be difficult when people have stopped caring about
the process and only care about results.
The world used to be a place where people worked hard every
single day towards something. People stood for more than products they were
paid to like and photos that exposed most of their body. People had talent, and
worked endlessly to perfect their skill. Now we live in a time where people want
everything fast, and instant results. Instead of talent they focus on mere
recognition. Instead of hard work they find the right hashtags. Instead of
years and years of doing what they love, they spend the least amount of time
possible just hoping to be acknowledged.
I trust the process. I trust my love for writing. I may not
be exactly where I would like to be, but honestly, I am so happy with this
season of my life. I treasure each day I get to move closer to my goals.
We often get muddled in what “could be”. We often see people
getting copious amounts of recognition for petty things. What we love and what
we pursue as our purpose represents who we are. When we are willing to spend
each day striding towards a bigger goal, when we live for something bigger than
us, that is when we are benefiting ourselves and the world. It takes time to
make an impact, but it also takes heart and soul, and reminding ourselves that
distractions along the way cannot keep us from why we originally started our
journey.
I received an email from a company asking me to talk about a
product and they would pay me. They didn't want me to test the product, but instead just
market it. Use the right words to make people love it.
It’s money, it’s a promotion, and it would probably lead to
other opportunities along the same lines.
I denied the opportunity. I did not begin this blog to tell
you to love something and make money off of it, I am living for something
larger than that. To give those a voice who don’t have one, to share a story so
people know pain is only temporary, to use my words as a platform to better the
world.
It may be a long journey, but it’s a beautiful one.
Staying true to yourself and keeping your eye on the bigger picture is key. I love this sentence: "It takes time to make an impact, but it also takes heart and soul, and reminding ourselves that distractions along the way cannot keep us from why we originally started our journey." So wise and so true!
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