Hey look Ma, I made it!

Is there something in your life that you’d consider the summit?

The top?

The pinnacle of everything you’ve ever worked for?

It’s ok if you do.
But I am starting to think that we put ourselves in a tough position if we never end up at that spot. What happens if for some unseen circumstances, you don’t hit that one point in life that you consider the finish line? Does that mean your life was a waste? Did you give up all that time for nothing?

I know, I know. I’m kinda jumping off the deep end here, but I think about my friend Julianne. She sets big goals. I mean BIG goals. But the thing that sets her apart is the fact that her goals are never “the end” in her mind. Her goals are a stepping stone in her life. When she doesn’t hit a goal, I’ve watched her rejoice in the lesson she learned in that failure and use it to fuel her forward into another try. She’s an insanely incredible woman and I don’t thank her enough for the path she’s paved for so many people.

What if we started celebrating every little accomplishment. Ma would be proud of those little ones, right?

RIGHT!

You got up this morning? YES!
You went for a walk today? YES!
You completed a big task for work? YES!
You drank lots of water? YES!
You thanked the dear Lord for all He’s given you? YES!

Considering the crazy messed up times we’re residing in, breathing can be considered a win some days. Grant yourself some grace.

Set the big goals.
Chase them hard.
But if you don’t hit them in your time frame, celebrate the little victories along the way and let your failure push you forward.

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