Putting It All Together

Yesterday, I wrote about being able to see the complete picture, the entire puzzle if you will. I wrote how I could envision all the pieces of the puzzle coming together to form a completed and quite beautiful picture. I haven’t had this type of clarity of vision in years, maybe longer. It’s refreshing, but also a bit frightening at the same time. Refreshing because I can clearly see how all the hours invested will begin to provide returns. Frightening because I’m well aware of the amount of work required to put this particular puzzle together.

This puzzle will require stretching in ways I haven’t stretched before. It’ll require growth in areas that are atrophied. It’ll require stimulation of those areas along with intense and extended exercise. It’ll also require the development of areas I thought I had mastered and falsely believed it to be true. Finally, it’ll require the most challenging, yet vital part of it all, schedule a honest and fearless assessment of my situation at least quarterly, but maybe more often.

I’m certain there will be other opportunities, but I’m not entirely certain of my desire to continue to pursue them. I’ve had more than my fair share of said opportunities in the past. I’ve squandered most of them. As I sit and envision this particularly opportunity, how things have become quite clear, the lasting impact it’ll provide myself and others, I’m hard pressed to NOT take full advantage of it. This aligns perfectly at this stage of my development with my objective. Not taking full advantage would be akin to spiritual suicide.

Most, if not all, of the stress and anxiety I feel is in my mind. I’ve put an immense amount of pressure on myself to make this work. The trick is, whether it works or not is irrelevant. Putting it all together and taking the action is what’s relevant. I’m in the action business. He handles results!

Today, Tuesday, May 20, 2024, I am grateful that:

Vigor is returning. One of the things that’s happened before and it’s happening now is my increased energy levels. Waking up before the alarm and getting things done while most are sleeping is something I haven’t done in years. It’s a great feeling albeit fleeting.

The possibility of what I’m doing now can benefit others years from now. Planting a seed takes little effort, but the germination, growth, and blossoming of the plant could take decades. It’s great to be in the planting business.

I get to wear two or more hats at the moment. I’m not only planting for my next harvest, but I’m also harvesting what’s in the field. I’ve been putting in the work for years now and reaping what I’ve sown is at hand. The business of others is not my concern. My concern is doing what I was put on this planet to accomplish. I can tend my business and leave others to do the same.

Can you see how what you’re doing now fits into the overall picture?

If not, have you contemplated this quietly?

How will this help me accomplish my mission?

Ask yourself this question repeatedly. Your answer will be revealed.

Abe,

Be Greater!!!