Start small while thinking big

Growing up, I was often told statements like "Rome was not built in a day" and as a kid the only sense that I could make of that was it takes time to build big things. Though this may be truth, it is a generalized truth which has been making more and more sense to me the older I grew. Now the statement signifies a long and hard journey which has a light at the end of the tunnel.

It is very normal to feel scared or anxious when you think about how large your "Rome" is and how much time and effort will be needed to build it completely. Our brains are naturally wired to ensure survival so this means that anytime you try to do anything that threatens your comfort zone then immediately your brain kicks in and "talks you out of it". This is a feeling that we have all gone through at least once in our lives and that feeling of fear is the only thing that is standing between you and your "Rome". 



So the title of my article this week is start small while thinking big and this is of great significance to me because I am at that age where I am starting to build my own "Rome" and even though some of the pieces to the puzzle are not yet fully connected, I always keep my eye on the end goal. The whole idea of starting small while thinking big is to make sure that you do not rush the process but slowly and gradually become the person you have always wanted to be. Remember many great inventions and companies came from a basement, garage or random occurrence. The slow and consistent building up of your life ensure that your roots are strong and can withstand anything because you have been through it already.



My message to you this morning would be to never stop building your dreams, no matter how difficult and unrealistic it may seem, never stop believing in yourself and in the one who is the source of our strength. Remember greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world meaning  that the greatness that is in your surpasses all fear and anxiety. Have a blessed week and Thank God its Monday 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Sweet are the uses of adversity

Image
When things are bad it is human nature to forget that things are going to get good and when things are good it is also human nature to forget that things are most probably going to get bad. I strongly feel that the main cause or one of the main causes of stress and in time depression is not knowing what to do . When things are going really bad I believe not knowing what to do is the main cause of stress. I believe that we have all been through some level of adversity (a very unpleasant situation) and what separates us is how we react and navigate through these adversities. "Sweet are the uses of adversity , which, like the toad, ugly and venomous, wears yet a precious jewel in its head " ~ William Shakespeare. To help deal with adverse situations i have compiled a list that will help you cope better with difficult situations :  Learn to take a hit One of the most useful skills you are taught in any combat sport is how to take a blow . The reason why people end up los...
Read more

The horse is made ready for the day of battle

Image
" The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the LORD " ~ King Solomon(Proverbs 21 vs 31).This is a verse I got from my little brother during one of our family devotions and it really got me thinking. In ancient times the horse was considered one of the finest beasts man could ever own and use for his/her personal use. Before it was used for agricultural purposes it was mostly used for transportation and for war as the soldiers would ride atop of it into battle. The horses were readied for battle a day or 2 prior to battle so that when the day arrives they are in perfect shape and would prove to be an advantage to their owners. King Solomon however knew something that a majority of people didn't know, that we may have the finest horses but victory rests or lies with the Lord. This to me means that before there is even a victory the horses need to be made ready for the battle and this allows the victory to rest with the Lord because we wo...
Read more

Value your identity

Image
Our past as many would argue is always going to be a huge part of our life. The sad part is a majority of the memories we remember are those in which our lives were at an all time low. This can be a certain failure, heartbreak or some other catastrophic event. Continuously replaying such events unintentionally molds us into the people we are and would result in loss of confidence, depression and just a general lack of purpose or value in life. If these things don't shape us then the constant criticism we receive from friends and family molds us unfortunately. A number of people are the way they are simply because of what was said or what happened to them that they can not let go of. Holding on to such negative emotions not only has its toll on your emotional and mental well  being but it also has some effect even on your physical well being. The most powerful thing in the world is to be consistent with the thoughts values that you believe to be true about you . In my view identity ...
Read more