Funny how inspiration comes in many forms and in ways we wouldn't normally expect. I just happened to be looking out on our deck and noticed the two potted vines we put in a few months ago are really starting to thrive. I remember when we first planted them back in early spring and there were only a few frail branches extending in cockeyed directions. Almost immediately we had a massive heat wave that nearly destroyed our yard and these poor vines along with it. I was pretty certain we were going to lose these guys. But after a month I recall looking at them and I noticed that one, single, skinny branch had slowly made it's way up part of the lattice, precariously hanging onto one of the wood slats. I look at it now and there are quite a few branches, all scurrying their way up an over the lattice, filling in nicely with lush green leaves.Kinda makes me think that so many things in life are similar to that poor vine. The vines are intended to spread out across the entire deck to give us a bit more privacy. Quite a daunting task for such a little bush. But it's getting there. Just one little vine, one frail branch at a time. I suppose if I talked to the vine and said, "Hey dude, you need to cover this entire deck.", it would've responded with an emphatic "Oh, HELL no!" But if you look at life one little branch, one slat of wood at a time, the task before you isn't so insurmountable. Think of the big things you're facing right now. Can you break them down into "little wood slats"? Just run one mile. Go one day saying no to cigarettes or alcohol. Sign up for one class. Say "hi" to one person you cross paths. And after you do that, maybe do one more. If each day becomes "just one more", imagine where and WHO you'll be a year from now?
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