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The Joy of the Journey
When the Joy of The Journey Finally Kicks In…
They say the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. This quote doesn’t only justify the importance of taking a step and gradual progression but also incorporates the idea of appreciating the process, that is, the steps that follow and ultimately connect you to your goal, which is your destination.When the joy of the journey finally kicks in, you’re on your way to a life and lifestyle of your making and design.
The world we live in is so results focused. Oftentimes, we’re made to believe that it’s only the results that matter and anything different from that is just noise. However, what we often ignorantly neglect is the fact that we lose our values and even have the tendency of losing ourselves, our beliefs, and our identity when all we concentrate on is getting the result.
A thorough drive towards results and just that alone has driven many to compromise and land themselves in a pool of regrets and a place where they feel lost. This nasty cycle of chasing results seems unending and society never helps. I mean, a lot of people are only interested in associating themselves with winners, and because people understand the level of rejection and scorn they’ll receive from the society if they do not “win”, they’re incited to have a taste of this “association and…
