It's easy to get caught in the trap of being discouraged by feeling so far from where I want to be, when, if I take a few minutes to look over my shoulder and note how far I've come, I discover so many reasons to be joyful and celebrate.

Still, there's plenty of road left to travel, and as it's an uphill climb, it requires sustained effort, not to mention losing focus could result in a tumble back to lower elevations.