Reaching
A Goal
How many times in our lifetime have we set goals for ourselves and then had the discipline and drive to reach them? Sometimes something we set our mind on would seem so far from our grasp that we gave in and decided it really was not that important. But what about those goals we did manage to attain? We were pleased with ourselves that it really did not matter who else knew, we had overcome obstacles to see our ultimate end result become a glorious moment in our lives.
Just learning how to write our name was difficult, but as soon as we did, we had identity, as we became more acceptable to society. We were not "hey there," our name mattered and so did the reputation our name would carry throughout our lifetime.
Our next achievement was to learn to read in order to know about ourselves and the world. Sure it was not as much fun as playing with our friends at recess, but our teachers assured us we would learn and then go on to the next set of goals of that school system. We were to be educated in spite of our wanting more vacations.
As adults and in our careers, we find our education and the whole learning process was a can opener for our life in the real world. Some of us had role models to emulate and others chose their goal to an intensive drive to succeed because of a talent that might have been their hobby and now an opportunity for their lifetime craft.
Not all people who reach their goals are happy for long if they do not keep themselves interested in their field. Too many see the light and strive toward it not caring what is after the climb up the ladder. You could possibly have made a bad choice just because you wanted to be like a friend and not follow your own instincts.
A simple goal it would seem would be to decide to change eating habits, exercise, and get into condition. People have attempted that road and taken a detour. Could it be that we perhaps need a room with wall-to wall mirrors in our house with a tape that tells us that we are not looking our best. Then we could project images on the same mirrors showing us what we could look like in a given period of time.
Whatever goals that you have set for yourself in the past, try to remember how close you came to the finish line to receive the award, your renewed sense of self esteem. Give yourself a time limit and some rewards along the way to keep you fueled and ready for start-up.
Start today--do not lose a minute. I know you can do it, because you are worthwhile and the world needs more people like you!
1993 Carol Ann
Garretson All Rights Reserved
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