That’s Progress By Any Measure

In high school my self esteem and self image was so low I could hardly have conversations with female classmates. Maybe as friends, after someone introduced me typically but definitely not simply approach and ask out on a date. I didn’t know how to do that kind of thing plus I would convince myself they would reject my offer anyway.

Last night I, without much thought at all, I approached a table of three women. All attractive, intelligent, with incredible smiles. Individually intimidating to my younger self but last night, not intimidating in the least. Additionally, I had an another incentive. One of the frequent patrons of the bar was already drunk and before my waitress could return with my Coke, he’d already joined me and started a conversation.

Others can see our progress before we typically are able. If able to ask my teenage self if last night was possible, I’d answer in the affirmative, out of bravado. Deep down within my heart, my younger self, and heck myself today, would say I doubt that scenario is possible.

Today, November 19, 2019, I am grateful that:

I was able to befriend Jenny, Jingy, and Desiree. Great women, locals that shared insights about attractions within the country and bolstered my self image.

I had a chance to speak with Nick last night. Great guy and we’ve spoken casually over the past few months but yesterday we spoke about relationships and marriage. About my thoughts of marriage being the “original or first trinity” and my desire for that type of relationship.

During my conversation with Nick he shared he’d been impacted from our conversations. That the phrasing of some of my thoughts and my perspective caused him to think in different ways and offered a chance to hear another’s perspective. Whether he agreed or not, he was able to hear my thoughts and experiences, reflect on them, and draw his own conclusions. Whether his conclusions remained the same or not, he offered he was happy someone had offered another perspective which made him assess his thoughts and beliefs.

What Progress Have You Made?

Be Impactful!