What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.That thought by one of the great philosophers of the past has always been an inspiration to me.
It gives me energy to keep going full force because I know I still have a lot to accomplish. No matter what I may have achieved – plan to achieve – I know it’s a ‘tiny matter’ compared to what I am capable of doing.
How can we be complacent with that kind of thought pattern going on? It would be impossible. When I hear people say something like: ‘It’s impossible to do more’, I always smile to myself and think: ‘I have just started’ and it is a great way to feel.
I’d like you to have that feeling too because it’s like laying stepping stones in all the right places, just waiting for you to see them. Sometimes it helps to minimise your achievements to yourself so that you will be eager to do more.
It’s like saying: ‘Yeah, that was good, but I’m just getting warmed up.’ What lies within us? Hopefully a lot of good ideas and plans for the future as well as the innate sense of our ability to achieve them.
Give yourself a chance, every single day. Some people really are their own worst enemy.
Let’s end this with a few good questions:
What lies behind you? (What are your life experiences and education up to this point?)
What lies before you? (What are your goals, plans and aspirations?)
What lies within you? (Do you have what it takes to succeed? Do you know the full extent of your abilities yet?
Do you know what the future holds for you? Do you know your dreams will evolve?)
Let’s admit it – life is full of mystery, that includes your life. Don’t sell yourself short on something important.
Today is just the beginning.
Surprise E Basson
