What do you do when you keep doing all required actions, but there seems to be no indication of success?
It is one of those things that many do not seem to realize until they grow up to maturity. It takes time and dedication for things to happen. I remember the question often asked by children, especially when you set out on a long trip—’Are we there yet?’
They are excited about going on holiday, they jump into the car with excitement, but as the seconds turn to minutes, they ask again, are we there? Yes, you said it was a long journey, but we left some minutes ago; we should be there by now?
The excitement seems to diminish as time goes by; they begin to count hours, they may become restless, asking the same question in frustration. Some parents would usually find some distractions, snacks, or fun activities for the period because words alone will not usually get the work done.
The same is true as we grow. It is a lesson we need to understand because it takes time for great things to happen. Growing into maturity means understanding how things work and being willing to give it what it takes.
A farmer plants a seed of corn on his farm, but he understands that he has to keep watering it even when there is no sign of progress. He knows that it takes time. If he decides to stop or pull out the seed, he has destroyed it and invested time—no more hope for a harvest.
Sometimes we destroy our effort when we do not persevere, desiring instant results, but that may come at a cost when we stop too soon—it may damage all the efforts invested—which perhaps, had great potential only if we could persist.
The children on the journey may not understand that it takes time to arrive at that great holiday destination, but it is a sign of maturity when we can persist on our chosen path with a great and healthy attitude.
You may have noticed the reaction of such children when they arrive at their desired holiday location. There is joy, excitement, singing and jubilation, but that was only possible because their parents or guardian understood the importance of carrying on. If they have decided to turn back in frustration because of complaints and whinging of the children, they would have wasted hours and yet no joy of accomplished goal or arrival at the desired destination.
You may not have the excitement you started with when you began, but turning back will not take you to your desired destination or goal. If you have chosen the right path, you need to carry on because it takes time to arrive there. It takes time for the seed to grow. It takes time for the fruits to appear. It may not be the time to turn back but to persevere—you are closer to your goal than when you first started.
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