Today is a Good Day, to do Great Things

I find it extremely valuable to purposefully remember the little things.  But just as important is to 'do' the little things. 

Standing before my Mount Improbable ( for those that recall the class, I am picturing my Recovery Mountain analogy ) and seeing the sheer vertical imposing rock face illicits the feelings that the effort required for this journey is beyond daunting and overwhelming, it is beyond my ability.  The secert is to not attempt the radical single leap or dangerous straight unassisted climb of the wall of stone before me but to first position myself before the opposite of the edifice  presented.  Knowing my limitations and abilities I refuse to attempt the near impossible climb first presented by 'Mount Improbable' and walk away, wander around the structure and discover the path which will foster greater success.  Though 'Mount Improbable' does have a straight cliff face of imposing stone reaching to the sky it also has a gradual slope with a well worn path.  

Discovering this side of 'Mount Improbable' has been key and I am truly grateful to be making continued steps along this gentle and inviting gradually rising path.  Having been traversed by many before me the path has been expertly designed based upon much experience and is complete with many messages of encouragement, guidance and support.  One foot before the other along the path and I find myself journeying further and further upwards, slowly and successfully tackling what first appeared to be undoable.  To tackle 'Mount Improbable' it is not required to make a single leap or attempt the ridculous vertical climb often first gazed upon but instead to realize there is another, more realistic and travelled path available.

This journey has called upon myself to continual put one foot in front of the other.  One may extert a tremendous amount of 'little efforts' which in hindsight may appear to have only resulted in a minor distance traversed.  It may become discouraging when contemplating the effort spent to acheive the present condition.  It may be discouraging to look forward to the seemingly endless path still ahead upon this journey.  I take pause, remind myself I am still 'learning to crawl' that I am still building my strength and conditioning my being for this journey.  I take pause and remind myself that I am not alone along this journey.  I take pause and remind myself that I am beyond grateful to be where I am today, knowing where I may have been.

My reflection as of late .... Today is a Good Day, to do Great Things.

I am tackling my hardwood floor today and WILL take pleasure and enjoy the process.  I further submit that when I stop for lunch I will take the time to truly enjoy the meal.  I will relish the meal as a truly Great Experience.  It is these little things that I find make this journey not only pleasurable but worth the effort.