The case for playing small

Forget playing big. Why not play small?

Why not seek out the doable steps that can be walked with steadiness - speeding up as endurance naturally builds and allows? You might not get to your destination more quickly, but then again, maybe you will. The tortoise did, after all.

Why not relish in the crevices of time? The five minutes here, the three minutes there. Perhaps you can not plot your future empire in that tiny moment of time, but then again, Rome wasn’t built in a day.

Why not see fear as an easily distracted toddler scurrying along beside you rather than something to be conquered and killed? Maybe those pleas to slow down that fear is making aren’t so mal intended. And if you were to slow down just a little bit you might find that you have an enjoyable companion on your hands who simply needs some guidance on how to grow.

I don’t know about playing all out. I’d like to cast a vote for exploring within.

I’m not so sure they’re all that different. As above, so below - right? 

What if the deeper we look inside of ourselves, the larger our lives become out there?

Deep roots weather big storms. If every unexplored thought, unturned emotion, or unresolved memory is an opportunity to grow more fertile soil, how majestic and strong could we all be if we took some time to look inside? 

I’m not a big fan of trying to reach your potential. It’s already yours. How far do you really need to reach?

Our world says go, do, become, aspire, push, strive, grind. These things are not bad, but they are one half of the equation. 

As a society, we tend to glorify these sentiments and neglect the other half. Imagine cutting a golf ball in half and trying to play a good game. Doesn’t sound so productive? Go figure.

I say stop, be still, be aware, accept what is, soften, allow, relax. Not in spite of forward motion - but in support of forward motion. 

Balance the equation. Round out the proverbial golf ball. 

And see how far you fly.