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By Jac Arbour
We all have things we want, desire, strive for, work our butts off for, sometimes only to be met with a world of resistance. Sometimes we can’t put our finger on exactly why things aren’t progressing, so we simply try harder. We invest more time, energy or money into the pursuit, only to find ourselves in the same place, seemingly without progress. Simply put, this is God at work, protecting you from failure and preparing you for a better way forward — a new perspective, a different attitude, and/or different people to join you in your pursuit.
It can feel like we are spinning our wheels — in a personal relationship, in a business relationship, or in the pursuit of our largest goals. If you find yourself in one of these situations, it just might best serve you to call a time-out, step back and look at the forest instead of the tree you’ve been staring at. Ask yourself, “What is the lesson I am learning from this resistance?” In most cases, a little bit of time—the greatest teacher—will show you the answer.
Be gentle with yourself and know that whatever you are seeking is not too big for you. It may seem huge but rest assured that it will come — and in an even better form — if you see it in your mind’s eye. Once you get clear on this, it will arrive.
Here is what I promise: When you step back from the tree and look at the forest, you will realize the one thing you’ve been focusing on is only a part of something much larger waiting to be explored in its entirety.
See you all next month.
Jac Arbour, CFP, ChFC
— Jac Arbour is the founder and CEO of J.M. Arbour Wealth Management. He can be reached at 207-248-6767 and jac@jmarbour.com. Investment advisory services are offered through J.M. Arbour, LLC, a registered investment adviser.
