taking on the world, one inch at a time.

REVELATION. You only have so much time on this earth, but it isn't so limited that things in your life should be rushed to the point of experiencing certain milestones before you're ready to. Our generation has been programmed to think certain ways. It has been shoved down our throat through television, movies, magazines, books, and by our own peers. It has been assumed by both woman and men to think in the moment; making decisions that would be the best for our current situation. We are a group of people that are surrounded by the fast paced lifestyle which dictates and influences our actions to be just as quick and abrupt. We are constantly thinking of "what can I do right now that would satisfy this feeling and/or craving." Rarely does the thought of "...what kind of impact will this have 6 months down the road. Do I really need this now? Am I being irrational and impatient? Can I wait?" arise in our minds. The verb "wait" is a foreign word in most peoples' vocabulary. If we would put more effort into the little things now, and focus our energy into building sturdy, strong foundations out of those little things - our futures would be a lot more promising and successful. This goes with anything: relationships with your significant other, family, friends, school, work, hobbies and passions. Anything worth more than a few minutes of your time deserves more than a quick fix solution to serious problems. After it is all said and done, and your goal has been reached - whether it is 6 months, a year, 5 years down the road - you will reflect on the decisions you made that brought you to that point. Personally, I want to be the person who looks back and sees a journey that was well-lived, well thought out, and meaningful; that showed growth in myself, growth in those around me, and permanent changes made for the better in my heart. I want something I'm proud of. I want those many months that were spent working towards a goal, to represent decisions I made that encompass true value, and not ones that were made to get me to another fork in the road; needing another abrupt decision to repair the damage from the last one. I urge you to provide yourself with a slight pause before making any decisions in life. Not a pause of doubt, but one of reflection. That brief moment could change your entire life.