A week and two days after Chemo Cycle 1 – following “My Personal Call to Greatness!” 2 months and a day

Walking was slower this morning, but the breezes blowing through the canyon were invigorating.

Staying the Course
By BJ Gallagher

Our journey of life is about progress,
not perfection.
It’s not about doing one thing
100% better -
it’s a matter of doing 100 things,
1% better each day.

Progress is evolutionary
not revolutionary,
and most days we measure our progress
in inches,
not miles.

What matters most
is showing up for your life
whether you feel like it
or not.

Ask yourself,
“What two or three little things
can I do today
that would move me forward?”

You’ll be amazed
at how much distance
you can cover
by taking it in increments.

The little things add up;
the inches turn to miles;
and we string together our efforts
like so many pearls.
Before long,
look what you have -
a whole strand!

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3 Comments to A week and two days after Chemo Cycle 1 – following “My Personal Call to Greatness!” 2 months and a day

  1. antonia's Gravatar antonia
    August 16, 2010 at 1:32 pm | Permalink

    Dear Joan,

    I love the poetry you’re sharing! Both yesterday’s Gibran and today’s Gallagher! Thank you!

    Love, Toni

  2. August 17, 2010 at 8:18 am | Permalink

    Needed that Gallagher reminder………….! You are a whiz at gathering these beautiful resources for us. I thank you, this morning…..and always!
    Victoria

  3. February 6, 2011 at 6:13 am | Permalink

    Hi, interesting post. I have been wondering about this topic,so thanks for posting. I’ll definitely be subscribing to your site. Keep up the good posts

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