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Tuesday, September 9, 2014
You are reading from the book Today's Gift
A terrace nine stories high begins with a pile of earth.
—Lao-tzu
Imagine yourself with a pile of dirt in front of you and building plans for a one-story structure. It would be easy to think, "Oh, this is impossible - it will never get done."
But the architect hires people to help. A foundation is built, and then the frame. From there, step-by-step, the rest is filled in. We have all watched a building take shape and become a finished product.
Building plans are like the goals we all have. We want to be a better person or friend, a better artist or athlete. Reaching a goal is like putting up a building. Once we have a goal, we need a strong foundation to support us. All of us need the help of others to reach our goals.
What small step can I take toward a goal today?
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The only thing I built was a sand castle and a snow fort. But I did build upon an idea and a concept, brought others into the idea and went on from there. I was very good at getting the idea, involving others, but wasn't good for being there for the long haul, I would delegate, and then move onto new ideas and concepts. Always looking for that new thing, to help start something a new, most times a leader, seldom a follower, but for the most part a team player.
My goal today is to go back to bed, put my ear plugs in to block out the noise of the guy taking out my tub, so I can run away from home for my 1 p.m. appointment.