08/17/2022
Roots.
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Sometimes it’s good to remind yourself of where you came from, just to show yourself how far you’ve come. This is the house I grew up in. Not a great neighborhood. Not the worst either. But we were happy and made due. I drove by recently just for prosperity’s sake and snapped this photo.
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I remember planting this tree about 20 years ago. The tree was maybe 3 inches in diameter and needed bracing for a few months until the roots took hold. It was hard to notice the growth as I saw it every day for the next 10 years. But it was growing. Maybe it was neglected sometimes. Maybe the climate was brutal from time to time. But here it stands. Strong and tall. Now, over 10 years removed, it’s so easy to see how far it’s come. It’s weather hurricanes, droughts, and heat waves.
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It’s hard to feel like you’re making an progress when the daily grind can get to you. But you’re still growing. You’re still digging your roots deeper. You’re still getting stronger. One day you’ll look back and realize how far you’ve come. And you’ll be proud. I know I am.
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What I want is for everyone to take a minute and think about how far you’ve come. Feel free to share below.
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