Go Anyway

There may be rain in the forecast.

Pack a poncho.

You may be tired and not really feeling it.

Drink more coffee.

There may be a million things on the to-do list.

Check them off tomorrow.

It may be hot.

Bring plenty of water. 

There may be complaining.

Take a deep breath. And then repeat.

There may not be cell service.

Celebrate.

Morale may plummet as you summit.

Sit on a rock and eat peanut M&M's.

The first aid kit may be required at some point.

Bring a first aid kit.

You may end up carrying someone.

Embrace it.

It may be cold.

Bundle up.

It may be a little risky.

Throw fear to the wind.

It may take longer than anticipated.

Throw time to the wind. 

It may not go as planned.

Throw expectations to the wind.

It may get windy.

Wear lip balm.

There may be tough moments.

Turn them into teaching moments.

It may get messy.

Soap and detergent await.

The muscles of independence may be stretched.

Call it growth and grit.

Every muscle in the human body may be stretched.

Let them.

Others may pass you.

Let them.

You may inhale fresh air.

Exhale praise.

You may be in awe at the world around you.

Express it.

Those with you may be in awe at the world around them.

Encourage it.

You may one day see how it all paid off.

Give thanks. And then repeat. 

You may miss all of this.

So, go anyway.

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