Delays, Disturbances, Disease, and Distractions

Other than beginning with the letter “D” all things can and will delay your departure or arriving at your destination. Iteration aside, I’ve had to deal with all sorts of challenges over the last few days. Specifically some sort of flu, cough, congestion, and fever over the last 48 hours or so. It’s the rainy season here and with that comes a change in temperature. I’m guessing that’s what happened, but I’m uncertain. What I know for certain is I slept roughly 16 to 18 hours each day for the last couple of days.

My fever finally broke late last night and I rested well over the night. Even with it being Saturday, I’ll write and I’ll work. The delays won’t disrupt or dissuade my determination. My course is set. My actions are laid out. My destination is clear. All these little things that occur are simply a means of distraction. Well meaning and seemingly important in the moment, a year or two, perhaps a decade from now, those things won’t be important or significant.

I’ve dealt with many of these over the years as I’m sure you have as well. In the moment some situations seem as if they are important, but when reflecting on them after some time has elapsed, you come to the same conclusion that I have many times. It was that important, significant, or vital as it appeared in the moment. While happening, the thing that I’m challenged to remember with frequency is to ask myself, “How will this matter this time next year?” Asking myself that question helps me get back on track most times. Some days are easier than others, but that’s what we call life. Some things are bigger and more significant than others, but most are not. When put against that one simple question, most of the time, my answer is something along the lines of “it won’t matter much or at all.”

All that being said, be mindful of your most high mission. Be mindful of the reason you are doing the things you are doing. Be mindful of your purpose. Be mindful of your objective. Be mindful that if and when these things occur, ask yourself, “How will this matter this time next year?” Listen for your answer and move accordingly.

Today, Saturday, July 20, 2024, I am grateful that:

My fever broke and I’m feeling normal physically. Being under the weather isn’t pleasant and getting some sense of normalcy is great.

I’m getting back to work today. It’s far from fun and it’s not enjoyable, but I can see the end result. Implementing these systems is vital. I don’t have to enjoy the process. I do take pleasure in the fact that the level of complexity makes it fairly certain that others won’t duplicate it.

This new place isn’t feeling so new. I’m getting to know some of my neighbors, get settled in, and making new contacts. All of which help me feel a part of this community. All of which is something I’d missed over the last year or so.

How will this matter a year from now? A decade from now?

That’s the question to ask when facing distractions and the like.

Abe,

Be Greater!!!