Goals.....

" When we remember that life is a process, it helps us put our goal-setting in perspective. The purpose of setting goals is to give us a temporary structure in which to operate. Unfortunately, when we begin to believe that the structure is solid and real, we lose touch wit the process of getting there. This is why we often feel so depressed and let down when we reach our goals. We have not let ourselves enjoy the experience of that journey, and when we reach the end, we have missed the journey.
Being in the present allows us to experience the journey, and to respond to the process of the journey. When we operate this way, we see that all goals are just temporary ideas that change as we draw near to them."

Each Day is a journey. Each day is a process

~Anne Wilson Schaef~

I have often used those phrases "life is a process" and "this is my journey". Although I mean those words when I say them, like Anne says I tend to lose touch with the enjoyment of the journey.

I am a very goal orientated person. I have always enjoyed projects and assignments whatever it might be. Unfortunately, I looked to the end product to give me my reward and not appreciate the hard work and effort and the process in getting there. I missed the journey.

I am fortunate that I recognize this and have an opportunity to change. I want to slow down to enjoy the process and ultimately the journey. I am the captain of this ship and I guide it's course...it's time to enjoy the course in which I'm am charting.