When It Feels Like Nothing Is Working




Sometimes, not seeing progress can be very demotivating. That’s how I abandoned my daily Proverbs group for the longest time, and only recently did I go back to it.

You know, it hurts when it feels like you’re pouring into silence, like you’re not getting the result you want. In fact, a lack of results can make you feel really discouraged.

I don’t know if you’ve ever been there, driving a course you’re so passionate about, yet having nothing to show for it.

But let me share with you one of the finest words I heard during that season of almost giving up on my Proverbs group:

"Silence doesn’t mean your efforts are wasted. When you’re planting seeds, remember that seeds don’t always sprout immediately."

And again, I was reminded of the power of compounding.

Dearest reader, life is tough, lol. But jokes aside, the reality of things is often far from the idea of it. Passion is cheap and easy, but doing the real work? That one is insane.

One thing that helped me this season was asking myself: "What’s the essence of this group?"

And when I could answer honestly, I realised it was never about me. The vision is bigger than me. Like they say, a journey of a thousand miles starts with one step.

Remember, the overtime impact of compounding is mahd!!!





P.S.: I’ve been thinking about organising a 31-day daily Proverbs reading challenge for the month of July. What do you think? Would you love to be a part of it?



#WhyMashal



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