“The smallest deed is better than the grandest intent.” – Larry Eisenberg
I got that quote of the internet so I doubt it’s actually attributed to the right source but I love the idea behind the words anyway.
I have lots of intents in my life. I have lots of ideas. Lots of plans. I could fill up a library with things I’ve wanted to do. Plans I’ve wished to fulfill. Actions I hoped to accomplish.
But somehow I doubt I could fill up even five nice books with things I have done that are worth mentioning. Because when it comes right down to it, more often than not I’d rather sit in my chair and read or watch other people live out their lives than jump up and fulfill mine.
This is a common problem in life. Especially in my society. Especially with people my age.
The problem with taking action is that it’s going against the flow.
It takes no effort to go with the flow (dead fish float in the water and go downstream) but it causes friction to go against.
This will be my junior year of high school. Whenever I mention that to someone older than myself, they gave me “the look” of pity and concern as they condescendingly say, “Oh yes, I remember that…it was the hardest.”
I want to go against the flow this year. I want to do things I’ve been meaning to do forever. Work on my blog, my other blog, spend more time with my pets, play the guitar more, start my non-profit community organization thingy and do well in all my classes.
I set my goals high. I don’t always meet them, but if I don’t at least try, I’ll never know.
~ Alison
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