STAG-nation

You know what I really hate about driving to certain places? The thing I hate the most are the speed bumps that always get in the way. They always get in the way of you getting where you need to be in the time you want to be there. But ultimately, these speed bumps on the road to your destination get you where you need to be in a safe and timely manner; regardless of how much you hate it.

I think the same thing can be said about life and the obstacles that get in our way toward our ultimate destination. The things that seem to slow us down seem to do so for a reason. And most of the time, its just to make us reflect on what we have down and just look at the bigger picture. Any form of 'speed bumps' in our life, whether they be for good or for bad are usually put in our way to test our character. Most of the time they help us gauge how far we have come as people.

It's my personal belief that sleep is for sucka's and breaks are for cartilage, but going full throttle on every single endeavor with no signs of slowing down won't help you either. Sometimes a slow down in what you are doing is necessary but the problem lies in when you get stuck at that pit stop. The best scenario most of the time is to put your best foot forward while taking a moment to step back and reflect that all you have accomplished. This allows you to not become so consumed with what you HAVE to do and let's you appreciate WHAT you have done. Getting stuck in a standstill though is the worst thing that you can ever do.

If you have come to feeling that you have reached your metaphorical glass ceiling then chances are it's time you have exhausted all possibilities in that particular scenario. Slowing down to a standstill is never productive and usually leaves your train of thought idle. And you know what they say, 'An idle mind is the devil's playground'. What's usually best is to keep yourself occupied in things that don't seem so taxing on your psyche.

The most important thing to remember is that the off ramps and speed bumps in our lives are placed there for a reason. It's ok to slow down to enjoy the ride but never let them stop your progress.

Until next time folks '...Keep calm and carry on'