Keep Moving

More relevant for me, keep writing. “Write something everyday” Herb’s(my writing mentor) word more than four years ago seems to be a Herculean task most days. Whether it’s wanting a break, time with friends, appointment, errands, there’s always something vying for my time. It’s all a distraction, if and only if, I allow it to take me away from writing.

It’s about perseverance, persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. There’s an adage, “don’t quit before the miracle” which could be used as well. Success may not be an actual miracle by definition but it may feel that way to most successful people.

When you have a history of quitting, stopping short of the finish line, changing to do something else, getting bored, and many other phrases along the same lines, it’s about perseverance. It’s about preparing the ground, planting my crops, tending my fields, and harvesting those crops. Staying the course, persevering, and reaping the rewards of the work that’s been done.

Today, Monday, February 24, 2020, I am grateful that:

I’ve chosen to keep writing. To move forward, ignore/overcome all obstacles and get my chosen task completed. It’s a solitary sojourn, at times, and He is sometimes my only companion.

I’m living with a purpose. From there, everything else is derived. My persistence, my faith, my conviction, my determination is all a by-product of working to achieve my purpose.

Dale offered the counsel I needed, when I needed it. After our meeting, I suppose he had time to digest our conversation, and he sent over some short, powerful suggestions for seeking out an investor, my next step in the journey.

Will you persist? Will you not relent?

Do you recite your purpose daily?