June 5, 2024: To Heck With The Joneses
"Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still."
- Chinese proverb
Sometimes the speed at which we are progressing can frustrate us. We feel we should be moving forward at a quicker pace. In the grand scheme of things, some of us move fast, some of us move slowly. And for some of us, the movement forward is barely perceptible. Whichever of these describe you, remember this; when God made you, he knew what he was doing. I have never been the swiftest boat in the harbor, but I usually arrive at my destination at the time I was supposed to arrive. Arriving is what counts. Each of us has a lane in which to run. Don't let trying to keep up with the Joneses spoil your scenic route, if that's the route you are on. The Joneses miss a lot of scenery that you get to see. Enjoy the ride that you are on and to heck with the Joneses. You just ride your ride. That's the best one for you!
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