Sometimes, for a moment, everything may seem clear in terms of how to explain this whole process of change…weight loss…and success. Other times, it’s really confusing!
As things piece together, bits of information we gather watching others and they overcome obstacles, get discouraged, find motivation, and keep searching, I sometimes try to find some sort of metaphor that can better explain it all. While I don’t quite have it, here’s one that may work.
Let’s say that the space between where we are now, and where we would like to be, is separated by a chasm.
Now if this chasm is too wide, such that we cannot see where it leads. We will have a tough decision about whether to cross it or not. So sometimes, we may need a telescope in order to see what’s in store for us on the other side.
This is what gives us hope. Something worthwhile is across this chasm. (perhaps our documentary represents this telescope)
This chasm may or may not have a bridge that spans it’s distance, and sometimes there may be gaps in the bridge. It is this bridge, that is made up of planks which allow us to continue to cross.
As this relates to our film, each plank represents things like environment, knowledge, accountability, consistency, faith (this may be the invisible plank), and many others.
Having each of these “planks” make it much easier to cross this chasm. Some of us still may cross without all the planks in place. Some of us may never cross unless all planks are in place. This has to do in part, to our ability to overcome missing planks…or our determination. Some of us are so determined, we can leap across large gaps in the bridge, and still continue on.
Each step we take toward the other side, when we can more clearly see what is on the other end, gives us the motivation to keep going, even if things have been tough. If we cannot still see the end, and turning back looks like an easier option, we may not be able to cross…
Still working on this one. Stay tuned!
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