You know the saying “you can’t see the forest for the trees”…
The other day I was talking with a co-worker and we chatted about the next phase in careers. She told me she hoped one day she would be as knowledgeable as a Senior staff member; and worried how she would she ever get there. She felt defeated that she wasn’t growing as fast as she hoped. Now, this girl is 20 years my Junior and we are at the same phase in careers. For me, I can see the next 20 years for her clearly as I have witnessed her work ethic, intelligence, and wisdom beyond her years. Plus I’ve lived the years she’s about to go through. But she’s staring right at one tree. There’s a whole forest beyond.
As I was explaining that POV to her, I realized I’m staring at one tree too.
Within every stage of life, it’s easy to stare at one tree. The more narrow your focus, the closer you are to that one tree. The bark is all up in your eyeballs.
If you are feeling worried about the details of this stage, remember there is a whole forest beyond it.
A whole world of learning, growing, opportunity.
Take a step back.
Trust in the ever-evolving stages of life and just do your best.
You learn the most when you are handed challenges. Expedited growth, which is a gift when you get out into the forest.
Have a great day!
From my heart to yours,
Christine
Reclaiming LIFE 