Random thoughts of me

Lately, I've been reflecting on my life and my approach to life. And there are some things that I feel I may need to adjust. One of the things I've been thinking about is my focus and my priorities. We're conditioned to look out for the big things in life. The big opportunities, the big obstacles, the big dreams, etc... And while the big things are indeed important, they are generally few and far between. And when they do come along, they are like icebergs drifting through the ocean. They move quickly, but they are easily seen and move predictably. But in life, it's seldom the big opportunities, the big obstacles, or the big dreams that are the deciding factors. More often than not, it's the little things that trip us up, the little things that elevate us to the next level, and the little things that bring us life's greatest joys. The hiker doesn't look for boulders. Yes, the hiker is aware of the boulders, but it's not the boulders that concern the hiker most. It's the small stones, the loose rocks, the protruding tree roots, and the uneven footings that the hiker pays the most attention to. Because it is these things that are most likely to trip up the hiker and cause injury. So while the boulders are indeed consequential and thus remain always in the periphery of the hiker's mind, it is these many so-called "little things" that are most urgent at any given moment. It's easy to become fixated on the icebergs and boulders in our life. They are the most imposing and therefor the most distracting aspects of life. And in focusing only on the icebergs and boulders, we are unable to avoid the little obstacles that trip us up along the way. The uneven footings, the loose rocks, and all the other things that are small and otherwise easily overcome, become insurmountable barriers. So yes, I will dream big... and yes, I will be aware of the icebergs and boulders... but I will also try to not forget to watch where I'm stepping.