It sometimes takes a baby to remind us that our lives are full of accomplishments.
So often we develop tunnel vision in moving toward an objective designed to ensure we will make an impact on the world. We berate ourselves for missed deadlines, missed opportunities, and lapses in energy. We mentally review, edit, and second guess what we might have done better... all the while overlooking the successes.
We obsess over the missed goal at the expense of the things we learned and people we affected.
Okay, you didn't get the promotion you hoped for; but while striving for that job how many friends did you help out of a tough spot, how many other objectives did you knock off your to do list, what new skills did you master? My guess is you can name few or none of these things - noteworthy accomplishments all.
Yet, we praise a baby for clapping hands, holding a bottle, making first cooing sounds, rolling over... all simple things but milestones none the less.
We should all remember to appreciate the milestones in everything we do. The recipe perfected, the thank you card received, the flowers coaxed to bloom, the homework project completed. The milestones are what make the journey worthwhile.
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