It is like walking around with a bag of yesterday; sometimes you want to move forward. On some days it is light, and on other days it gets heavier than one expected. Perhaps it happens to be that no real drama is occurring, but the mind is re-enacting minor scenes, past concerns, or silent doubts. Progress may not necessarily come with broad strokes and trumpets. It may be slow, lumpy, and worth something in its own right. It may have pauses, second thoughts, and little steps that do not seem to be impressive at first. Motion may still be occurring even then. This is a reminder, not a sense of urgency or of correcting anything, but of simply letting life continue, one simple moment at a time.
Small steps still count
Maybe it is so because improvement is too small to be felt, but little by little, it can add up. Often it is a step forward in a slightly more even manner to just make it through the day by steadily working at it, although it may not seem thrilling.
It is all right to change direction
Plans are not always going to be the way they used to appear. Perhaps, it is worth remembering that one does not undo the work that was done by turning back and it might only be a matter of adapting to the new information or emotions.
Not every day needs a big win
There are times when all one can get are small pleasures and silent habits. That may suffice at this stage, and those plain days may be contributing towards the reserves to be used in the larger occasions to come.
Comparing can cloud the view
One can easily observe what others appear to be doing and feel behind. Nevertheless, the same route may be taken at varying times, and what may appear to be a speedy one externally might not tell the whole tale.
Learning often looks messy
It does not necessarily look smooth when growth is in the offing. It may be related to failures, clumsy attempts, and confusion, which may be only symptoms of something new being tried.
Rest can be a kind of progress
It may not seem productive to take time to slow down, but it may be allowing the body and the mind to refresh. That silent period can help the increased concentration, as the resumption can be possible.
It is fine to ask for support
Sometimes, it might be better with the support of other people to go forward. Expressing concerns or seeking advice is not a sign of weakness, and it might only indicate that one does not want to handle everything solo.
The future is not defined by the past decisions
The past does not necessarily determine the future, but it might still influence the emotions. New possibilities may emerge, occasionally in silent and unanticipated forms.
Hope can be simple and quiet
Hope is not necessarily bold and dramatic. It may manifest itself in a little feeling that the day may be somewhat better tomorrow, even though the day appears unclear or unfinished.
Improvement is not in straight line
The steps may be forward, backward, and sideways. This does not imply failure, but instead change is always accompanied by twists, which are involved in learning and adapting.
Reserve space for optimism
This could be useful in letting things be better, even without any knowledge of how or when. That gentle disposition would possibly lighten the journey and make it more bearable with time.
