The Party Is Over

Yesterday I wrote about taking time to celebrate and acknowledge milestones, specifically mini milestones. Those small accomplishments along the way to your ultimate destination. I did that yesterday with dinner and to my surprise, it took too long and offset my evening schedule. The party is over and that’s the last time I’ll do that. The time spent eating dinner out and about could have been invested better and wiser.

I’ve written about enjoying my new place and meeting more like minded individuals. Dinner was with one of my new neighbors and although it was great food and fellowship, it wasn’t the best use of my time. I can not do things that distract me from my purpose. I can not put time into those things that keep me away from my reason for living in another country to begin with. I must stand guard over my vision, my purpose.

Others may enjoy my time, but I’ve only got the same amount as everyone else. I’ve squandered too much time and it’s not acceptable. It was okay when I wasn’t aware. Now that I’m awake, those things I did while unaware or sleep, are no longer aligned with me and my mission. The party is over, for now.

There are times when quiet is needed. There are times when isolation is needed. There are times when cutting off everything and everyone is what’s required. I’m not sure if the time you or I require will be a few days, a few weeks, or a few months. What I am certain of is delaying and avoiding these periods of isolation and intensity and detrimental to growth.

During my previous periods similar to these my relationship with my Creator has grown. During previous periods I learned more about myself. During previous periods I’ve emerged with more accomplished and higher esteem for my abilities and myself.

Invest in you. The return on your investment is infinite. You will receive greater returns than any stock, bond, or crypto market in existence. Your investment will eclipse the most significant real estate or business portfolio. Your investments in these times, when it seems pointless and not worth it, yield the highest dividends to ever exist. Invest now, party later.

Today, Thursday, July 18, 2024, I am grateful that:

I can see both sides of a coin. Acknowledgement and recognition are great, but too much celebrating isn’t beneficial.

I’m willing to ask for and receive assistance. It’s occurred so many times over the years, taking it for granted can and does happen. The simple fact is this, I serve a Creator that is willing and able to assist on my mission. After all, the mission was commissioned by Him.

I’ve got more clarity now than in the past six or eight months. I’ve begun the work and working to implement systems to eliminate potential pitfalls. My goal is to get the systems launched in the next week or so. These will help put more pieces in place, even though the puzzle won’t be completed.

Do you celebrate too much or too often?

How do you evaluate when the party is over?

What steps do you take after the celebration?

Abe,

Be Greater!!!