What Is Your Starting Point?

What Is Your Starting Point?

 



“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” -Chinese Proverb

The journey may start with a single step, but, where are we stepping off from, and what are we leaving behind? If you want to get from point A to point B, you’ve got to know where point A is!

I suspect I’m not alone in my journey, and certainly not in my starting point. I know there are many of us who feel lost, and without direction.

My question for you is: where are you right now?

Take stock of your life- the good and the bad. The advantages and disadvantages. Be honest, be real, and be forgiving. Maybe you don’t like where your life is right now. Maybe you’ve made mistakes in the past. We all have, so give yourself some grace.

Know that there is a place for you in this world.

Remember that even something as simple as being a good friend may not sound like a lot, but it is. There are people who appreciate you more than you realize.

If you’re at a real low point in your life, try to find the advantage in that. That’s life experience, and there’s a good chance that your life can only improve from where you are.

Try to set the clearest goal you can. Maybe it’s only a rough idea right now. That’s fine, you can refine and adjust as you go. The important thing is to get moving in the right direction.

Start small. It’s tempting to make drastic changes, and to change everything at once. It’s also unrealistic and challenging to maintain. Find one thing you want to improve, and set that in motion. Once you get the hang of that you can add in additional things, but don’t overwhelm yourself.

Congratulate yourself on small victories. Bigger victories are made up of many smaller victories. Pat yourself on the back for every step you take forward, no matter how small. And, if you take a step backward, accept it, be kind to yourself, and get moving back in the right direction. Try to do just a little bit better than you did yesterday.

You are the master of your own destiny. You hold the power. Use it.

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