Stop and smell the roses

Day 345 / 366

Sometimes we are running so fast in our lives, trying to reach our goals, that we never take time out to appreciate how far we have gotten so far. Our eyes and our minds are fixated on the future, we are not aware of the present moment at all. As we reach the end of this year, I would urge you all to just stop and see where you are right now, and give yourself a pat on the back.

While obviously, I can speak for my own journey, but that would be boring. I have seen so many people around me turn their lives around for good, and I am proud of them whether it's family, friends, or colleagues. Just like me, I can see that they too are not celebrating it yet, as they think they have a long way to go. But they have definitely earned their right to do so.

Take my company for instance. Two years ago, Blaziken was just a random Pokemon name I came up with when registering my company. But now, for my team, our clients, and for a handful of other people in my life, Blaziken signifies something more. What was once just a vision, is now slowly shaping into reality.

Obviously, the struggle goes on. Obviously there is a long way still to go. But that doesn’t mean that I can’t take a break and enjoy the view for a while.