Can you even believe we are in November??

In recent times I have become mindful of the passage of time. It’s not that I feel I don’t have enough time, you know, that feeling we collectively share of being left behind. That’s not it. Instead, I keep running into reminders of the finite quality of time. We are conscious beings, so we draw conclusions based on what our senses pick up. We do not perceive the passage of time like we do with traffic because time is invisible. Sure, we can see the difference as day turns to night, we can perceive the dawning of a new day, but we do so with the knowledge that there is always tomorrow.

So, I find that I always travel back in time to see how I spent it. For instance, on Saturday at a women’s event, I met an old friend. I haven’t seen her in years. Her baby, who I’m yet to meet- is nineteen years old. That was a shocker! My mind started a mental count of all I could have achieved in the past nineteen years.

Every Little Step

There is plenty to be thankful for. The lesson I am currently learning is the power of little steps. You see, I have an active imagination, I also happen to be the consummate optimist and honestly believe there is little that I cannot do. That said, I struggle with taking small steps. I want to swing for the fences. I want to come up with a business idea and launch it in three and a half hours, lol! Inspiration drives me, and I can go far in fumes. Here is the problem. I’m a great starter, but I am not too fond of the steps that lead from start to finish. Hence, there is a trail of unfinished tasks scattered behind me.

Focus on the bigger picture

My boutique happens to be on one of the country’s most affluent streets. Many people see it as a huge feat. I hear the comments, and I recognise the surprise in their eyes- friends and strangers alike. This morning, it occurred to me that while I am supremely blessed to have achieved what I have so far, over the last couple of years, I haven’t exactly seen what they were seeing. While well-wishers were going on about the awesomeness that is The Baby Cot Shop, I was busy worrying about all the stuff that comes with being a small business owner. I know and feel the pain; they see and admire the beauty. So I’ve decided to sit back and enjoy the ride because I know how easy it is to be robbed of the joy of living when you focus on the negative.

Life Lesson Learned

Now I see how both lessons can shape my journey so that I arrive at a glorious future. Accepting challenges as a regular part of business allows me to stop circumventing the small but painful steps. Knowing that time waits for no one will help me see that every second of the day has been pre-assigned to a little action, and wasting it will guarantee I won’t finish the project. My focus on the pain in each step may have stopped me from completing several projects.

So here’s my new mantra, a combination of both lessons! Take small steps, and if they hurt, don’t focus on the pain, instead, focus on the big picture.

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