Embrace your journey
Dear Amazing Woman,
You know I love to write to you on Wednesdays because it’s #WomanCrushWednesday, and you are a true heroine.
Today, let’s talk about finished products. Before you start wondering what product I’m referring to, I mean success as seen in people. I read a post last week about how easy it is to envy other people’s success without knowing how much work went into the process.
This particular post has been on my mind all week, and I’ve had time to reflect extensively on this truth and its many practical applications in our daily lives. Picture this: I see a woman with twins – a beautiful girl and a handsome boy. I coo and admire them, telling their mother how lucky she is and how beautiful they are. I might even envy her and wish they were mine, but I don’t know her journey. She may have had several miscarriages, battled depression, and faced countless challenges on her way to the blessing of the twins.
It’s so easy to look at someone else’s success and wish it were ours. But behind every success story, there’s a journey filled with hard work, sacrifice, and resilience. It’s essential to remember that the end result is just the tip of the iceberg. The real story lies beneath the surface, in the struggle, determination, and perseverance that got them there.
When we start to appreciate the process and not just the finished product, we build our own resilience. We learn to value our journey, with all its ups and downs, as a crucial part of our growth. Every setback is a lesson, every challenge an opportunity to become stronger and wiser.
So, next time you find yourself envying someone’s success, pause and think about their journey. Show interest in the process that led them there. Ask about their challenges and what kept them going. Let their story inspire you not just to dream of the end result but to embrace your own journey with all its twists and turns.
Here’s your call to action: Reflect on your own journey. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Share your story with others, and listen to theirs. Let’s inspire each other by appreciating not just the success we see but the incredible resilience it takes to get there.
You are doing amazing things, and your journey is uniquely yours. Keep pushing forward, stay resilient, and remember that every step you take is a part of your beautiful story.
Stay strong, stay inspired, and keep shining bright.
With admiration and warmth,
Neeyarh
