Whenever a quest is challenging, there's always that question in the back of your mind, Is it time to give up? I thought about that question today as I considered a number of very challenging pursuits--pursuits that are all meeting great challenge at this time. As I consider these quests, I'm reminded of a colleague from long ago who rarely to never gave up, but instead altered her level of commitment--her example was a good model for me with regard to how to face challenging situations. Rather than be "all or nothing," she committed some time and effort rather than give up or commit all of her resources toward the challenge.
So as I think of these tough quests, all of which have met with a seemingly impenetrable wall, it's time to dissect each situation and figure out the way forward.
Quest One
Quest one has been a lifelong quest which I've come close to meeting now and then, but mostly I have remained far from meeting my goals in this arena. It's discouraging, but I'm not going to give up. I simply have not given this quest enough time, attention, and priority in my life. I'll relook at the schedule and see how I might try, try again in this endeavor.
Quest Two
Quest two is far greater than me and there is the temptation to close my eyes and let it happen, but down the road, I simply won't be able to live with myself if I don't do my share. Now I have to figure out a more strategic way to respond to this situation in ways that I hope will contribute to positive change. This will require some research as well as collaboration with like-thinkers.
Quest Three
Quest three like quests one and two has been a long-time quest with some success, but not enough. Now Quest Three is further from my grasp than before. I'm sad about this, but honestly looking at this quest over time, there's really not much I can do. I think my best course of action in this situation is to stand back, observe, and help when I can. I'll do further analysis of this situation to be able to understand it better.
Three frustrating quests at once presents a tough landscape, but with good analysis, scheduling, and commitment, I can weather this life storm of sorts. Onward.
