It's funny how it happens, isn't it? Comparison has this sneaky way of creeping into our lives. It often shows up so quietly, almost unnoticed at first. Maybe it's when someone shares exciting news about their new project, or when a friend posts a picture of their incredibly clean home, or even when we simply observe someone else moving at a seemingly better pace than us. And in those moments, before I can even really process it, a feeling washes over me: suddenly, I feel so incredibly behind.
But here's the thing, and it's a powerful reminder I keep close: I'm not behind. Not even a little bit. We're all just on different maps, navigating our own unique journeys. My life, with all its twists and turns, its quiet moments and its big leaps, doesn't have to mirror anyone else's path to be deeply meaningful and fulfilling.
The only true timeline I've learned to trust now, the one that guides my steps and truly matters, is the steady rhythm of my own heartbeat.