Keep Going On Your Journey

We hear all the time that life is a journey. That even though, when we get frustrated because things aren't happening as quickly as we'd like, we have to remember that change takes time. Well, I'm going to state the obvious...

Waiting to see results is not pleasant!!

I am not a patient person. It's so frustrating to think that all the effort I'm putting into developing new habits, gaining new perspective, and deepening my faith will eventually lead to a great life, and eternal life.

What I have found helpful is to think of one of those old fashioned scales. I put love, deep relationships, and eternal life on one side, and all of my worldly desires on the other, to include fancy clothes, eating our regularly, and exotic trips. We have to always remember what is really important to us, whatever that my be. Is it more important to have deep, loving relationships, or bury my hurt feelings with things designed to just make me feel good for a short period of time?

So, keep your long-term goals in mind the next time you want to let those emotions take over your actions. What's really important? Whatever that may be to you... keep going. Don't give up. You will receive your reward, and it will be so much better than whatever gives you short-term pleasure.

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