I never seem to be able to accomplish all that I want to. For instance, last year I had 600 miles before I rode 3 State. This year I hoped to get 1000 miles in before the ride and set a PR on the time. So far, things aren't looking good.
January 24.1 miles
February 91.0 miles
March 124.2 miles (so far)
I'm heading out in the morning for 20+ before everybody gets up. April is going to have to be a good month if I am going to get 600 in before 3 State on May 1st. Plus I am going to need to get a couple 50 milers in.
You know I find this to be true in other areas of life as well. The plans and hopes and anticipation always seems to be different in reality. The books don't get read, friends don't get followed up with, scripture doesn't get memorized, house projects don't get done, the yard doesn't get mowed, and on and on.
But I am reminded of something I learned in the last year. It's about progress, not perfection. You keep moving forward, you don't give up. Like Edison, you keep going forward even though you figure out 1000 ways to not make the light bulb.
This week moving forward has been made a lot easier by spending time in the Word, in prayer alone and in prayer with my wife.
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I think the answer is sleep less, ride more. Other wise it doesn't happen. Is it worth it, I think so, makes a positive impact on your whole day.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your conclusion - that life is about progress in the right direction; and knowing God and your wife better are certianly the 'big' rocks in life.
ReplyDeleteDo the Best you can .. and accept that.