Gratitude Challenge - Day 23 of 33: I AM grateful for those seemingly innocuous moments when small clues surface to strongly suggest that, despite thoughts otherwise, progress is being made in the direction of realizing our next goal. Have you ever had a series of moments where you are uncertain if your are advancing in the direction of your goal? I have. Yet when such occurs, something ALWAYS comes along to confirm that progress is being made even when it feels something is amiss. Here, I am reminded of the story where the Captain of a large vessel sought to avoid a storm by reversing course so as to navigate around the same and avoid potential disaster. To an unaware observer, such may look akin to a retreat when nothing could be further from the truth. In short, there are moments when it is best to assess, reverse if necessary, and plot a new course so as to safely achieve the stated goal. This is often a good thing. In the end, the goal is achieved and a new course is plotted for the subsequent goal with all concerned ever intact for the next adventure. For Your Consideration: Have you ever felt unsure of the necessity of reversing course only to later realize it is the BEST option so as to move forward and potentially gain ground? If you proceeded, are you closer to your goal? If you have arrived at such a crossroads and are unsure, stand pat and evaluate ALL available options and decide which is best. And fear not should the BEST option be that of reversing course so as to re-plot. You may later learn it was indeed the best choice. In the main, keep moving. And as always, enjoy the experience.i
Posted on: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 21:01:50 +0000