Procession

Sometimes what is missing from the process is time and space, to process. It can feel easier to go, go, and keep going than to stop and see where we are, or look back to see how far we’ve come. Especially in times and areas where we are driven; drive can go into overdrive. This can yield great results in the short term but may prove unsustainable in the long run; that is, without the understanding of the engine that powers that drive, ourselves. In this sense, the self in question is much more than a body, mind, etc. It is all that comprises us, our whole being. And perhaps due to our being who we are, or perhaps as a result of our living in the world that we do, speed is often prioritized over all else. But what happen when we stop to reassess? We may find that we are content, or perhaps that we are far from satisfied. By reflecting on ourselves and what we have done, we may find that we’ve achieved more than we intended or even hoped to, or we might find the opposite is true. What happens if we allow for patience and compassion to frame how we make this assessment? It may prove easier to contextualize and compartmentalize what we perceive to be failures or successes. It may allow us added insight and perspective on our strengths and shortcomings that, in turn, guide what changes we may choose to make. And this could potentially propel us further than proceeding with our heads down and noses to the grindstone, so to speak. When making our way, it is best practice to be aware of what may stand in our way. And while there may be many obstacles that could act as impediments, not all of them are exclusively external. In fact, our greatest blockages may stem from within. And thus, it is a good idea, whenever possible to look within. For, intuition and insight may clarify the path forward.