Was it worth it? What kept you going?

Question

Think of your (favorite) goal. How was it? How was the path towards it? you can answer off-tangent to the question.

thanks in advance.

Answer 1

When one thinks of military boot camp, the first word that comes to most minds is 'no!' and the second is 'way!' By the age of five, however, I knew that was going to be my destiny.

The path to my dream was strewn with opportunities for character enrichment (patience...patience...) and vocabulary enhancement (grrrr!). Each of those, added to the great love I found and the memories of growing up together wtih my children, are the brilliantly-colored threads weaving the tapestry of my life.

Weaving that tapestry was not always easy; dreams often must be postponed or retooled. There were several knots to untangle during the Vietnam War and its aftermath. There were a couple knots during the single-parent years. Here and there, if one looks closely, are deliberate knots where the thread became unraveled.

I'm not sure what kept me going through those times; some folks called it courage but my parents and kids were inclined to use the terms 'bull-headed' or 'stubborn.' An unshakeable sense of humor was a definite factor; it allowed me to view the situation the way God might be viewing mankind. You know we have to make Him laugh sometimes!

The final image of the tapestry is yet to be revealed. I've learned that while I may be the weaver, God is giving me the brilliantly colored threads. Since that lesson, there have been considerably fewer knots and considerably more joy in the process. I can step back and view my life as a work in progress and take delight in the many and varied hues in my life's tapestry, knots and all.

Answer 2

Uhh yea my goal was prety easy ....umm the path ..uhh was prety easy too i just clicked answer this question typed some words and viola! i got my two points ... i know i know impressive :P

however if i thought about my goal then till now its not achicved coz a life-time goal can't be achived now ! :) although I'm working hard for it and i dont expect the path to it to be such as easy as the two points ;)but what keeps a person going on to achive his goals is the support he gets ..or lets say its like a long path in darkness with tiny little flam of light at the end which is hope or support 4 me this tiny light are my friends and fam ..when it gose darker and harder to finish the path that light flash more stronger to give u the strenght to move on then i'll say friends and fam are the little tiny candel in the darkness of vain and emptiness which is a long road to achive any goal or a life-time goal in any persons life

Answer 3

I am still working on my goal. I started college about 9 years ago to get my bachelors. I partied and got married and had a son so there were several breaks in that 9 years. But now I have to work full time in order to help support my family. Luckily, I work at the University that I attend so I can take 2 classes a semester. My advisor told me that at that rate, I have 3 years left.

What keeps me going is my son's future. I think that if it was only me that I was looking out for, I would not care as much. My son's future is what keeps me going. I don't want him to be disappointed or let down. I think that it is important for me to show him that he can do anything.

I definitely think that it's worth it.

Answer 4

If you focus on the journey, you may automatically gain something from it. Keep your eye on the goal, but be mindful on how you get there. Often times, the end-goal seems to be the carrot that gets the donkey moving forward. Every year, for the past 18 years, I have been making 5 resolutions. I hope I pass them all over the course of the year, and it helps me get driven for things that really matter to me. It has to be something more definite. If you focus on how to get there solely, you may be missing important life lessons.

Answer 5

Belief that the goal itself is worth it, combined with belief that you can in fact achieve that goal. The path towards it then can get filled with obstacles but they will only serve to make you more determined and you think "Bring it on!" 'cos you know you will get there in the end, in spite of or even because of the fight you had to fight to get there.

Answer 6

My goal were to become a nurse, and, eventually a midwife. It was tough because I got my education after both daughters were born. My x husband told me I wasn't a good Mom because I did some of my schooling in Europe. It was worth it in the longer run. I ended up divorcing the big mouth husband. My girls have reaped the benefits of my income, and they even came to some of the births with me. Now both girls are married, and are incredibly proud. In fact, one is also a nurse.

Answer 7

Remember that the best places in life are reached by travelling the rough and winding road, this also applies to lifes goals. When we have to tread carefully and think about all we do the result is so much more rewarding..

Answer 8

My goal was and still is to protect and make happy as many children as I can. I have been a foster parent for 6 years and I am loving it. I didn't think it would be this much fun!

Answer 9

nicely honey i recognize how u sense i had a suited chum do an similar issues to me yet they didnt flow he merely began taking his anger out on me. SO that's what i did i didnt apologize i waited for him to apologize to me becuase i didnt want to apologize because i didnt do something worng i replaced into being a reliable chum. I also end chatting with him 4 a short at the same time as so per chance thats what u could do provide her a spoil provide her a at the same time as to her self because the more effective u attempt to be there the more effective she'll push u away yet after she starts to overlook u she will be in a position to apologize and issues receives more effective acceptable believe me

Answer 10

I' still traveling that path to reach my goal, but I have a relationshop with God now, I don't mind the delays so much anymore