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Welcome back to the Growing Tree of Life, our weekly exploration of personal growth and well-being.
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Issue Number: #092
Date: 29 October 2024
Reading Time: 4 minutes
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The Long Road Worth Taking
I'm writing to you from the Czech Republic.
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I left the UK on Thursday for a road trip that spanned roughly 1,300 miles. After leaving home at 1 p.m., I finally arrived here by 11 p.m. on Friday. Needless to say, it was a long and tiring drive, with a few hours of sleep in between.
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The journey was physically demanding but absolutely worth it. It was spiritually uplifting, to say the least. During the drive, I listened to a few audiobooks and took the time to think and process things in my mind.
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It was hard to do. But despite the physical exhaustion, the drive left me feeling relaxed and at peace.
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Now, about doing hard things. Sometimes, when faced with a challenge, we have to decide if the price is worth paying. Hard tasks often offer rewards that are different from what we get from easier paths. They test our limits, push us beyond our comfort zones, and require deep effort. But they also give us a sense of achievement and growth that we wouldn't experience otherwise.
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When we take on something hard, it's about weighing the cost against the potential reward. It's about acknowledging obstacles and choosing to face them anyway. This isn't simply about the physical demands but also the mental and emotional ones. It's about deciding what truly matters and committing to it, even when the going gets tough.
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For me, the long drive was a challenge worth embracing. Sure, it was tiring. My body felt it. But the peace I found on that road, and the connections I'm able to make here, have made it all worthwhile. Driving allows me to visit many different places and meet people I haven't seen in ages. Only by having the car here can I make all of this happen.
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So, my tip for today is:
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If you have a hard path ahead, think about the rewards waiting on the other side. Weigh up the price you pay and the value you get.
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If it is, embrace the journey, knowing that overcoming challenges brings experiences that enrich your life in unexpected ways.
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I'm happy with my decision and grateful for the opportunity to be here, relaxing and reconnecting. This newsletter is short because I'm on holiday, but I wanted to share this part of my journey with you.
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The next time you hear from me, I'll be writing from Slovakia.
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Have a good day, thank you for reading and see you next Tuesday.
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