I think the thing that helps me through uncertainty the most is winning those small victories every day. Successfully ordering a meal I enjoy and the drink of my choice. Being able to understand the answer to a question asked in mostly mangled Chinese. Learning a new word, using it, and having it understood. Not getting terribly lost on a short trip.
I could not have been packaged off to Baoding, China, and kept my mental state (mostly) intact without taking pride in every tiny little completed accomplishment, without recognizing every minute blessing (and the huge ones), and without trying to enjoy enjoy every small step.
I am no where near the end of this journey. I am nowhere near reaching my goals. But I am where I am because of everything that's happened along the way, and I'm going to do my best to enjoy it.
Oh man I totally needed to hear this today! Glad you're making the best of it up there though!
ReplyDeleteGreat optimism! That's what keeps us all going :) I went ahead and made a button for your blog, let me know if you like it, if not i will remake one or wait for you to make one :)
ReplyDeletethanks kath, i got the one you emailed me and I've added it to my sidebar. love it =]
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