Tug of War

Sometimes it seems as though our days are spent
tugging on a hundred ropes from a hundred directions.
We are struggling to pull and yank what we want
a little closer to us.
We are fitfully toiling to gain a few feet, give up a few feet,
gather back an inch only to lose it again.
Our hands are raw, our arms are sore, our backs are weary,
our bodies are fatigued and our mental self is exhausted.

Here's a thought . . .

Let go!

You cannot win every competition you are in.
You don't even need to attend every one.
Focus on what you can fix.
Focus on what matters most.
Focus on what's right in front of you.
Choose the rope that makes a difference.

Tug, with purpose.