"AS WE BEGIN TO actively pursue WHAT WE desire, WE ARE forced TO consciously forget WHAT WE ARE LEAVING BEHIND."
Throughout life we come to points, much like mountain peaks, where we feel as if we can see the paths leading up to and away from where we are. This high-time is, generally, a very comfortable and exciting place to be. However, it can also be the most dangerous of all places to find ourselves.
O K .
Sort of a lame opening but I believe that it serves a greater point. It is so easy to become comfortable whenever we achieve a goal; especially one that has been fought hard for. Now, don't get me wrong, being comfortable is a great thing. If you have worked hard for something and you have achieved your goals, by all means, revel in your success. But with that being said, be wary of becoming complacent.
Complacency, in my mind, is the most dangerous of all paths we can choose to tread on. The reason being, simply, that complacency is not a path to destruction but the path to destruction. The second you decide that you have done or achieved enough is the same second that you will cease to progress and succeed. It is imperative than that we, as people pursuing dreams, desires, careers, partners, whatever, to never settle, not even for one second, with where we are or what we have achieved thus far.
But yet we still hold back. Why? What scares people, I think, is the thought of perfection.
YOU'RE SCARED OF BEING PERFECT?
Not quiet. The fear isn't as much the achievment of perfection as it is the pursuit of it. It is impossible to be perfect at anything and the thought, at times, that crosses many of our minds is "well, if it can't be achieved and I'm already this much farther than him or her to the goal, why push farther?"
Because it's worth it.
There is a striking difference between those who chase to the point of success and those who push past success into excellence. The most rewarding thing this side of heaven isn't achieving what you originally set out to do; but rather, pushing through that tough wall and ripping down the door that holds us back from pursuing infinitely more than we have ever imagined or dreamed
Start fast, finish strong and always seek to put your passion into practice. Life may be short but it's not too short to make a difference and to discover something so much deeper and richer than simple success. Don't become blinded by the facade of temporary success. It is a thick veil that blinds most from ever taking that leap into the pool of chance and I'm here to try, for what it's worth, to tear it down.
Take a chance. Leave what you know and chase what you are here for. You know what it is and we both know that it will be worth it in the end. Fear not failure, obstacles or stress; but instead, turn your head to the sun and walk forward with the strength given those who pursue what they must and desire and choose to forget the comfort and complacency they have left behind. To grow you must go.
That is what I am doing out here in California. I can't promise you that your call is out of your city, state or country or even around your corner. I can promise you, though, regardless of whether your call is to stay or go, do or don't do, chase or let go, if you become content with initial success, you will miss out on what you are called to be and to do. You are here for a reason and no matter how many times you have fallen down it is never to late to stand back up. Do NOT be ashamed of your scares from past hurts, they are what make you beautiful. Be courageous. Be bold.
Throughout life we come to points, much like mountain peaks, where we feel as if we can see the paths leading up to and away from where we are. This high-time is, generally, a very comfortable and exciting place to be. However, it can also be the most dangerous of all places to find ourselves.
O K .
Sort of a lame opening but I believe that it serves a greater point. It is so easy to become comfortable whenever we achieve a goal; especially one that has been fought hard for. Now, don't get me wrong, being comfortable is a great thing. If you have worked hard for something and you have achieved your goals, by all means, revel in your success. But with that being said, be wary of becoming complacent.
Complacency, in my mind, is the most dangerous of all paths we can choose to tread on. The reason being, simply, that complacency is not a path to destruction but the path to destruction. The second you decide that you have done or achieved enough is the same second that you will cease to progress and succeed. It is imperative than that we, as people pursuing dreams, desires, careers, partners, whatever, to never settle, not even for one second, with where we are or what we have achieved thus far.
But yet we still hold back. Why? What scares people, I think, is the thought of perfection.
YOU'RE SCARED OF BEING PERFECT?
Not quiet. The fear isn't as much the achievment of perfection as it is the pursuit of it. It is impossible to be perfect at anything and the thought, at times, that crosses many of our minds is "well, if it can't be achieved and I'm already this much farther than him or her to the goal, why push farther?"
Because it's worth it.
There is a striking difference between those who chase to the point of success and those who push past success into excellence. The most rewarding thing this side of heaven isn't achieving what you originally set out to do; but rather, pushing through that tough wall and ripping down the door that holds us back from pursuing infinitely more than we have ever imagined or dreamed
Start fast, finish strong and always seek to put your passion into practice. Life may be short but it's not too short to make a difference and to discover something so much deeper and richer than simple success. Don't become blinded by the facade of temporary success. It is a thick veil that blinds most from ever taking that leap into the pool of chance and I'm here to try, for what it's worth, to tear it down.
Take a chance. Leave what you know and chase what you are here for. You know what it is and we both know that it will be worth it in the end. Fear not failure, obstacles or stress; but instead, turn your head to the sun and walk forward with the strength given those who pursue what they must and desire and choose to forget the comfort and complacency they have left behind. To grow you must go.
That is what I am doing out here in California. I can't promise you that your call is out of your city, state or country or even around your corner. I can promise you, though, regardless of whether your call is to stay or go, do or don't do, chase or let go, if you become content with initial success, you will miss out on what you are called to be and to do. You are here for a reason and no matter how many times you have fallen down it is never to late to stand back up. Do NOT be ashamed of your scares from past hurts, they are what make you beautiful. Be courageous. Be bold.
Hey, this is really inspiring. I needed to read something like this. I also have the same feeling that CA could be my new home eventually. I am afraid though that I won't want to come back to MN....but maybe that will be a good thing in the long run.
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