I recently got caught up in comparison....

I know, I know. Comparision is literally something I've written about not doing.

But I'm human and fell into its trap.

The think-hole that this recent bout of comparison led me to the question:

Am I enjoying the journey on my way to bigger and better things?

For example, I have seen people starting businesses, getting promotions, or just overall doing things that are exciting and new in life. Things that I am overjoyed for them about! But it has made me think things such as: "dang, I'm not doing anything" or "how much longer until I get there".

Which is a lie because I'm actually doing a lot.

Aside from being a wife, mother, homemaker, teacher, cook, cleaner, all the above. I'm writing a book! How cool is that?! But for some reason, I downplay that because I'm looking at the end goal rather than what it takes to get there. As if what it takes to get to the end isn't an accomplishment and only publishing is the accomplishment.

Which again is a lie considering all the work it takes to reach the end is in fact a huge accomplishment and the end product wouldn't even be possible without the long-haul work.

What I believe this thought process has done to me, among other things, is make me rush through the writing to get to the goal, rather than enjoying the journey.

I love writing. I love sitting down and getting totally lost in the world and characters that my brain has created. Watching my imagination come alive on a page, through words. It's so cool.

But that joy gets lost when I get so focused on the end goal. When I look ahead at what my writing could accomplish in order to feel like I'm doing something meaningful.

So, my message is this.....

If you're starting a business selling a product you make, enjoy the process of making your product and let the sales come when they come.

If you're waiting on that promotion, enjoy the hard work that it takes to get to there.

Whatever you're working toward, let the journey be what brings you joy, not the outcome or end goal.

The goal post will always move so if we only fixate on that then we lose sight of where we are in the present. (Speakin to myself here too lol)

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"For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice."

James 3:16