I often set expectations for myself and fail to meet them:
~I want to wake up earlier.
But I continue to go to bed late.
~I want to pray more.
But I fill my life with more and more distractions.
Of course I am not making changes if all I ever do is “check in” with myself, evaluating and re-evaluating without providing solutions.
This reflection is *not* about self-optimization. It’s about growth and self-acceptance. It's difficult to grow as a person without lots of reminders, or a structured organized foundation for change. If I “fail” to change, there is no need
to shame myself—that’s just a sign that something isn’t working yet.
As usual, I need to learn from my patients.
