One of my favorite fable-type stories is the Tortoise and the Hare; made even more popular by Bugs Bunny and Cecile the turtle. We've all heard, slow and steady wins the race; but we rarely follow those guidelines.
We are all so consumed with our lists of hundreds of things to accomplish each day, that we take the sprinting bunny mode and run ourselves into oblivion for a short while. The list gets a few scratches and we are exhausted. We sit, we eat lunch, and off we go, sprinting again, just to scratch off only a few more items. It never seems to end and its a very vicious circle. We are Bugs - full of youth and vigor and energy.
I have found, more and more, that Cecile really had the right idea. Steadfast and focused really do get you where you're going. Bugs might pass you once or twice, leaping either in delight or while gloating, but eventually . . . e-v-e-n-t-u-a-l-l-y . . . your grit, tenacity, and determination will bring you to your desired goal and destination! Of course, it didn't hurt that Cecile had a few helpers, but, in theory: slow and steady really does win the race!
Today, I wish you Bugs' energy to doggedly pursue your dreams to meet up with Cecile on the finish line! Ready? Set . . .
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