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WotD: Stepping stone
Stepping stones are often used to describe the incremental steps we take in life to reach our goals.
Whether it’s a small job that leads to a better one or a valuable lesson learned from a challenging experience, these are all considered stepping stones.
A stepping stone is anything that helps us make progress towards our ultimate destination.
In life, every experience, whether positive or negative, is a stepping stone that helps us grow and move forward.
Each challenge we encounter is an opportunity to grow stronger and learn.
By viewing events as stepping stones, we can maintain a positive outlook and stay motivated, even when faced with obstacles.
At times, it might feel like we’re taking small, insignificant steps, but in the long run, each step is a vital part of our journey.
Just as stepping stones in a pathway guide us across a stream, the events in our lives guide us toward our goals.
Without these stepping stones, we might find ourselves lost or stuck in a rut.
By recognizing and appreciating the significance of these stepping stones, we can develop a sense of resilience and determination.
Instead of being discouraged by setbacks, use them as opportunities to pivot and chart a new course.
Viewing events as stepping stones helps us stay focused on the big picture and understand that every experience, whether good or bad, has its place in our journey.
No matter how small, every step we take contributes to our overall progress.
Life is a journey, after all.
Look at every experience as a stepping stone on your path to success.
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