Slow Progress Is Still Progress

This weekend brought about the realization that things aren’t going as fast as planned. On the physical rehab front, it’s so slow I’m a bit discouraged. Being unable to function normally is taking its toll on the work front in particular. I’d been working on a project and was waiting for a couple of things to fall in place and then I’d be able to submit the first draft of the project. The first draft isn’t up to my standards, it’s good but not GREAT, and I refuse to send it over to a potential partner.

With a lack of financial reserves, the stress is diverting my attention from the project, increasing my anxiety, and making me generally discontent. Last week I submitted a request through a government agency for assistance on the legal front. This weekend I received three calls from the police attempting to negotiate on behalf of the company. I explained the situation repeatedly and told them to contact my attorney. After all things falling in place and rendering my first draft videos, I happy that the draft if completed, albeit inadequate, but it’s at least something.

The moral of the story is slow progress is still progress. I’m further along today than I was a week or a month ago. Five months ago I was hospitalized and unable to walk without assistance. That’s not the issue today. Three months ago the videos were a far fletched idea, maybe induced by all the pain medication, today the first drafts are completed just not the quality I’d hoped for or expected. Five months ago, the trucking company owners were ignoring negligence and liability. Well, that’s still the case, but at least another government agency is involved and increasing the intensity. Five months ago paying for my medical bills out of pocket depleted my savings and put me in debt. Today, my savings are nonexistent, I have more debt, but I’ll be able to generate an income soon enough.

Some days it’s easy to only see one side of the coin. Some days it’s easy to lean towards the negative slant on things. Some days are not today. Today, I’m sitting with keys on my laptop and typing, but I couldn’t even do that three months ago, so it’s progress. It’s slow, it’s frustrating and it’s my journey. No other is equipped like me for this journey. It’s mine and mine alone and I’ll continue trudging.

Today, Monday, July 8, 2024, I am grateful that:

I’ve already begun reworking the project. It’s a bit time consuming, but I’m making progress.

The weekend was relaxing. Met a few new people on vacation. The great thing about being in the middle of the city again is the camaraderie. I’m not about hanging out and socializing much, but it’s good to have the option and exercise it occasionally.

I got a chance to talk to my cousin Frank today. We hadn’t spoken in years and although I’d asked my brother to reached out to them, no one had. We caught up and he’s nearing retirement. I told him that I’m still paying my dues and I’ll be there soon.

Are you able to see your progress?

Are you able to see where your destination?

If it’s going slower than you’d like, what steps can you take to accelerate your journey?

Abe,

Be Greater!!!