Progress Is Essential
When moving towards my purpose and its fulfillment, I’ve learned progress, even miniscule amounts, is still progress. Some may claim tremendous results are needed on a daily basis, but in my experience that hasn’t proven true. What I’ve learned is moving with immense effort makes me the “fastest sprinter” in a marathon. I’ve written about his before, but repeating it is never a bad thing. The reason is simple - I tend to forget some lessons.
Each day is a gift, never to be repeated. Therefore, should I waste this day not doing at least one thing that moves me closer to fulfilling the reason I was put on the planet, I have squandered an opportunity which will never come again. The present is the gift. Fleeting into the ether of foggy memories and bygone glories told amongst family and friends, these glory days will not come again.
I have to remember that my present today, my action today, my inconsistency, sloth, or grit and resilience, are what comprise my future tales. I can, and more than likely will, recount with great enthusiasm the overall period, but my definitive recollections, facts if you will, are these lists and the insights they provide. I’d thought about and read about writing letters to my future self. I’ve done those on an experiential basis, but for me, the effectiveness of writing consistent reasons for gratitude are proven and I am quite reluctant to change what’s worked so well.
Today, Wednesday, January 3, 2024, I am grateful that:
I made some progress on a project for Diana. It’ll become a keystone for her brand and I’m happy for the chance to serve. I’m also happy for the chance to work on my craft.
I’m making progress towards my purpose and documenting it for others. The preliminary site is up and published and as the week progresses, I’ll be able to get a more suitable and professional site built.
The emergence of Abe is underway. Over the last few weeks I’ve found myself speaking in the third person. I’ve found myself defining attributes of my alter ego and it’s refreshing and empowering. This’ll prove educational.
What progress have you made toward fulfilling your purpose today?
If the answer is nothing, do something now.
Abe,
Be Greater