I’m writing the first lines of this article thirty minutes past when it should have gone live. It likely won’t be finished until hours later. I’ve written fifty consecutive articles that all went out on Fridays at six am. No one told me to do this. I don’t get penalized for turning these in late. Technically, I don’t even have to do them at all. I’ve used these weekly posts as a discipline to help me produce short articles every week, even when I don’t feel like it. This week, I kept waiting for inspiration. It never came.
My first inclination is, as your cousin, to say it’s genetic, but this feeling of never being ENOUGH is so to-the-bone Human - in the very best way. The “To Do” list is never done; the “Bucket List” is never completed. When we reach one level, there are suddenly 6 more levels to go. The pinnacle is always just out of reach. But as long as we have the desire to keep climbing, we’re ok; better than ok. But, then again, here is no timeline to achieve - life in the cool, green valley is restful and has its purpose, too. The journey is so very often more memorable and rewarding than the final ascent. Enjoy the climb. Learn from the failures. Don’t regret the detours. And recognize that your life is full of many mountain-tops. Give yourself credit for the ones you’ve scaled, as you prepare yourself for the ascent ahead.
This is great wisdom and you’re so very right. I think sometimes I forget the mountain tops or even fail to recognize when I’m even there. Sometimes I think I get bogged down in the mundane of day to day and forget I prayed for some of this at one point. Perspective is always good.
Although you don't know me, I've followed your various writings long enough, that in you I see an honest transparent guy with a humongous heart.
This writing brought tears to my eyes as you shared your feelings of not being good enough which I believe universally affects most of humanity!! We may mess up, but in Christ 's righteousness, we're always enough. All the mess ups are opportunities to learn and draw closer to him. He never condemns or sees you as a failure. It's a life lesson, grasshopper!
Haha...actually it's "sister" and our 6 degrees of separation come thru dear friends (and comedy team) John and Toby Bost. Also, I'm a patient of Anne's, my fav nurse practitioner!
"I often compare myself to best-selling authors, scientists, and National Geographic photographers, which leads to a feeling of never being enough. Those goals may be unrealistic, but that’s where my sights have always been set."
Good. That's where our sights should be set. Those goals are only unrealistic for those afraid to chase them. Keep up the great work and thanks for being so candid.
My first inclination is, as your cousin, to say it’s genetic, but this feeling of never being ENOUGH is so to-the-bone Human - in the very best way. The “To Do” list is never done; the “Bucket List” is never completed. When we reach one level, there are suddenly 6 more levels to go. The pinnacle is always just out of reach. But as long as we have the desire to keep climbing, we’re ok; better than ok. But, then again, here is no timeline to achieve - life in the cool, green valley is restful and has its purpose, too. The journey is so very often more memorable and rewarding than the final ascent. Enjoy the climb. Learn from the failures. Don’t regret the detours. And recognize that your life is full of many mountain-tops. Give yourself credit for the ones you’ve scaled, as you prepare yourself for the ascent ahead.
This is great wisdom and you’re so very right. I think sometimes I forget the mountain tops or even fail to recognize when I’m even there. Sometimes I think I get bogged down in the mundane of day to day and forget I prayed for some of this at one point. Perspective is always good.
Although you don't know me, I've followed your various writings long enough, that in you I see an honest transparent guy with a humongous heart.
This writing brought tears to my eyes as you shared your feelings of not being good enough which I believe universally affects most of humanity!! We may mess up, but in Christ 's righteousness, we're always enough. All the mess ups are opportunities to learn and draw closer to him. He never condemns or sees you as a failure. It's a life lesson, grasshopper!
Thanks brother, I’ve sincerely appreciated your engagement and encouragement over the years and know you’re appreciated. And you’re absolutely right.
Haha...actually it's "sister" and our 6 degrees of separation come thru dear friends (and comedy team) John and Toby Bost. Also, I'm a patient of Anne's, my fav nurse practitioner!
Hahahahah oh wow I just saw De assumed it was another friend by that name. lol but same sentiments, thank you and sorry about that lol
"I often compare myself to best-selling authors, scientists, and National Geographic photographers, which leads to a feeling of never being enough. Those goals may be unrealistic, but that’s where my sights have always been set."
Good. That's where our sights should be set. Those goals are only unrealistic for those afraid to chase them. Keep up the great work and thanks for being so candid.
I appreciate you dude. Thanks for reading.
Good read. We are our own worst enemies.
Thanks dude, ain’t that the truth