Written by Recently my husband and I visited Scotland. We did the Johnnie Walker Experience, where the icon of scotch whisky introduces you to the various regions of the nation and gives a history of this global brand. Think a distillery tour meets Disney. At any rate, their mantra is “Keep Walking.” And as I’ve just reviewed my numbers, along with other aspects of the One Heart Challenge, I am reminding myself that I simply need to “keep walking.”
In this challenge, I’ve observed we tend to focus on the numbers. And they are absolutely important! But they are simply a way to track a big project over time. Looking at the other aspects of the challenge — the paper, the training with a master, the service project — these daily numbers are simply the scaffolding that allows us to anchor in habits to make long-term projects a reality. So as I review where I need to catch up, I also need to ask myself “What’s holding me back? Why am I afraid in certain areas and I simply make myself stuck?” What’s ironic is that the one thing I love to do, which is writing, is where I’m furthest behind. Hmmm. I’m sure I’ll unpack that some as the year continues and I grow into the black belt I can be.
So, in the words of Winston Churchill, “If you’re going through Hell, keep going!” Let’s keep taking this challenge one step at a time!
I hope you had a fantastic vacation in Scotland. The challenge is designed to be difficult. If it was easy everyone would do it. I tried to do a little bit every day. Little steps add up to be big steps over time. Look at where you started and where you are at now. This is your challenge so go at your pace that allows you to finish the challenge in a year.
Thank you!