Life truly is a path, not a destination. While it is crucial for individual growth to make positive goals and plans and go full steam after them, it is not in the reaching of these goals that makes one a success. True success is appreciating every single stage, every step, every moment it takes to get to where you want to go. Yes, life is messy. Life is hectic. Life is frustrating. Life is hard. But the rougher the journey it takes to reach your goal, the sweeter that success tastes. God allows this life to be full of issues, problems, accidents, hardships, tragedies, etc. because it is in the struggle that character is formed, lessons are learned, connections are made, family and community are strengthened, and faith is examined and tested.
Yes, life can be incredibly hard. And the lags between successes can be great, which is why you can't wait to be happy, find fulfillment, or express joy until you reach your goals. The overwhelming majority of your time is spent in the struggle, not in the victory. And sometimes, the victory never arrives. Do not get so wrapped up in the destination that you forget to live. Live every single day focused on embracing your loved ones, fully enjoying your bountiful gifts from God, and sharing them with others. Really think about how would you live your life if today were your last day and you never actually reach your goals or get to those milestones. Would you stop to smell the roses then? God made this life beautiful, fascinating, and pretty darn close to perfect, so really, take off those blinders that are aimed at a place you may or may not ever reach, and fully embrace your journey. Life is beautiful.
p.s. For those of you who were wondering if today was better than yesterday in the frustration department, the answer is: YES! :) But I knew it would be. God is shiny.
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