Often we imagine or assume that the 'before' is less attractive. We have come to expect that 'before' is the ugliness of a person, place or thing, BEFORE some transformation has changed it for the better. The better has been referred to as the 'after'.
Let's get some clarity. Goals are incredible. They motivate. When successfully achieved they are what we deem our 'after'. But it is the 'before' that is most important. 'Before' is where we made the decision to make the change. 'Before' is where we set our goal and made a choice to reach for something different. 'Before' takes guts. It is where the change is born. It cannot be seen by outsiders. It is an idea, a thought, a belief, a desire, a dream and a wish. It is yours and it is in you. AFTER you have realized it, after it is achieved, others will take notice. Others will compliment, desire, be inspired, and recognize the change. But at that stage it is done. The sweat, the tears, the determination, the hope, the planning, the work...is all in the 'before'. The 'before' is the truly beautiful part.
We are constantly in a 'before' stage. We have a number of personal projects on the go at varying junctures throughout our lives. We live and work to reach the 'after'. We desire recognition for completing a project.
Completion. After.
After the hard work. After the self doubting and the the setbacks.
What if we acknowledged the effort along the route to the 'after'? What if we celebrated getting into the starting blocks? What if we realized the strength and bravery it takes to start?
I will tell you: We will be stronger. We will be proud in our smallest accomplishments. We will recognize other people in their 'before' and we will celebrate and cheer! We will see no need to recognize only the 'after', but we will love the beauty of the now...before.
Stay happy & healthy
Sar
www.jomoma.ca
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