SLC-S31/W2- Creative Interpretation- The Phrase (Almost There).
Looking at this picture, I realize that it is a path that has come to the end, but has not reached the end. One man is walking on a hiking trail up a hill, with a backpack and a map in his hand.
He has signs around him with uplifting messages such as keep going, hard work paid off and you have this. On the summit of the hill is a sign that reads Goal. The most memorable to me, though, is the sign that reads Almost There.
This picture resonates with me as real life is its reflection. Most of the times we end up in circumstances where we have labored, suffered and sacrificed but we are not at our end destination.
The title, the Almost There, is both hopeful and tense. It reminds me that I am on the brink of a successful position, but it also helps me not to forget that I am not at the top.
I have mixed interpretations. It is good as it makes me not to give up. It reveals that change is evident and each move counts. It gives me hope that I will have my payoff in the nearest future. Meanwhile, it is somewhat painful as it is frustrating to be close, but not quite there. It is still necessary to carry on after all the stress and effort. This is when you can be tested and your mindset.
Almost reminds me that I should be patient and persistent. It makes me remember that nothing comes easy. The last stage sometimes is the most difficult stage of the journey. It is so easy to give up when one is just about to reach the finish line because he is fatigued. But patience is a matter of remaining calm and concentrated, even where the outcome is yet to be seen. Persistence refers to the act of perseverance, even when one is feeling out of place.
I recall a moment in my life when I felt this phrase was a reality. I had a major test, and I was studying all the months. Some days, I felt good and other days, I felt that I was not making progress. I did not pass some practice tests and I got discouraged. I even considered quitting. But deep within I kept thinking, You are almost there.
I chose to go a bit further. I continued learning, even when I was feeling fatigued. I did my best when the final exam came. I later passed, when the results were released. This was the point that I realized what the term Almost There was all about. Had I ceased sooner I should have lost that success.
This picture helps me to remember that the life itself is a journey. Each one of us is up their own hill and each one is facing his struggles. Our road might be difficult, but each step will lead us to our destination. Almost there is something to feel proud about, and we have really accomplished something.
To sum up, not only is Almost There a destination along the way, but it is also a state of mind. Making a choice to continue is what it is, even when it is difficult. The thought is that success is near, and although we cannot quite see it yet. In my case, it is a reminder that I must never give up since I just need one more step to break through.
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