On the path to your goal

by Laurel Storey on July 22, 2015

in Perspective

Pursuit:
tackling with enthusiasm the gradual, uphill climb
clear of vision, destination, desires
energy expended bringing joyful successes
earning, receiving, deserving

Plateau:
taking shortcuts through the same old, same old
clouded with fear, risk-aversion, hesitation to commit
limited effort producing mediocre results
slacking, lacking, disappointing

Possibilities:
rekindling the fire of inspiration and energy
confident in hope, purpose, willingness to strive
renewed dedication begetting celebrated triumphs
winning, accepting, meriting

Where are you on the path to your goal?
Please share!

Tagged as: NaBloPoMo 2015

Laurel Storey, CZT – Certified Zentangle Teacher. Writer, reader, tangler, iPhoneographer, cat herder, learner of French and Italian, crocheter, needle felter, on-and-off politics junkie, 80s music trivia freak, ongoing work in progress.

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CAROL CASSARA
Twitter: 1951
July 22, 2015

Enjoyed the thoughts that came up as I thought about your selections.

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- Laurel Regan
  Twitter: alphabetsalad
  July 23, 2015
  
  I’m glad! 🙂
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elly stornebrink
Twitter: ellytreehugger
July 23, 2015

I think I am pre-pursuit or only pursuit of enjoyment right now this summer: singing and dancing away! However, I just joined a really cool rockin’ choir so that is my current pursuit! 😉 <3
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- Laurel Regan
  Twitter: alphabetsalad
  July 23, 2015
  
  Sounds good to me! 🙂
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Obsessivemom
Twitter: obsessivemom06
July 23, 2015

Your post is a great way to introspect and evaluate one’s life. I think I’m at different stages for different goals – yeah I have plenty of them!
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- Laurel Regan
  Twitter: alphabetsalad
  July 23, 2015
  
  Thank you! Yes, there’s never any shortage of goals. 🙂
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Francene Stanley
Twitter: FranceneStanley
July 23, 2015

I guess I’m still on the pursuit path. Always will be.
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- Laurel Regan
  Twitter: alphabetsalad
  July 23, 2015
  
  I hear you!
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Alana
Twitter: RamblinGarden
July 23, 2015

Sometimes, I think my path is more like a maze. I’m in the middle of a caregiving situation (elderly mother in law developing condition while selling her house that required surgery, is in rehab 150 miles from us, and I’m trying to get a lot of things planned at once with a few dashes of uncertainty thrown in for seasoning). Sometimes I think I’ve found the end goal only to run into a wall. But eventually, I know I will find the exit.
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- Laurel Regan
  Twitter: alphabetsalad
  July 23, 2015
  
  Interesting analogy! I do hope it all smooths out into a clear path for you soon, Alana.
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Rajlakshmi July 23, 2015

I would say possibilities… with an optimistic look at the future.
Loved the train of thoughts 😀
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- Laurel Regan
  Twitter: alphabetsalad
  July 23, 2015
  
  Sounds great! 🙂
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Diane
Twitter: Wordwrights, Ink
July 23, 2015

It changes daily. Sometime, I think I’m on the path – my goal is clear before me. Then the next, the fog sets in. But keeping on is half the battle, right? Or is it the whole battle . . .
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- Laurel Regan
  Twitter: alphabetsalad
  July 24, 2015
  
  I hear you, Diane!
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