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I’m not where I want to be, but I am heading in that direction – and where I am is better than where I used to be. – Anonymous
I see that as a life motto, no matter where someone used to be, is or is headed. Eternal progression is one of my favorite aspects of Mormon theology, largely because I see it the way I see it and don’t have to see it how others see it.
In saying that, I’m not saying anything about orthodoxy or heterodoxy or anydoxy. I’m talking about me, not anyone else.
I just posted an item entitled “Letting virtue garnish thy thoughts” that I submitted before seeing yours. I think the submissions go together well. Old-Timer wrote:I’m not where I want to be, but I am heading in that direction – and where I am is better than where I used to be. – Anonymous
Thank you for this quote Ray.
In the grace/self acceptance vs. works/growth/progression debates there seems to be a spectrum. On one extreme end people may become complacent and stagnant and may even give in to some of their baser desires. On the other extreme people may be demanding and exacting, never satisfied with themselves or others in their soul-crushing push for the ideal.
I imagine that somewhat in the middle is a healthy range or mix of self acceptance and progression. This quote seems to embody that. Still moving forward and seeking the future without rejecting, discarding, or minimizing where I am and the achievements of today.
It is healthy to accept where I am, and reflect back on where I was to acknowledge progress, while staying motivated to want to keep learning and growing. When we properly see ourselves in the “Middle” as Pres Uchtdorf taught, then we can better see the journey without as much fear or regret. A little fear and regret can be OK, it just has to be balanced.
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