Always in motion is the future

Breath deeply and fully and fell the exhilaration of being alive. Take a look around every once in a while. Look at where you were before, and at the real progress you have made. When looking at “how far you have to go,” do not be discouraged. Discouragement is something you wave at but do not invite in.

When climbing a mountain, it is difficult to see the actual summit. Many times what you think is the summit turns out to be just another ridgeline when you reach it., and the summit seems far away as before. Take heart. Whether you realize it or not, real progress has been made. Keep going steadily and enjoy the view, it gets better all the time. There will be a moment when you realize you have reached the summit, your goal. Then, to quote Dag Hammarskjold, “only when you climb a mountain and have stood on its peak can you fully realize how small it really is.”

This is not to say you should not set goals. Just don’t be overwhelmed by them and remain aware of the possibilities beyond. Climbing a mountain is not an easy thing to do, so enjoy the journey and have perseverance.