Striving towards Excellence

-Karthik Gurumurthy

I've started looking at life as this enormous tapestry being woven together, with my thread running through it in ways I can't always see in the moment.

I'm starting to see how all these seemingly random events are actually inviting me to participate in something bigger. Like when my contract ended last year—at the time it felt devastating, but it pushed me to finally take that Scrum Master course, which led to my current job that I love so much more. I couldn't see the pattern then, but looking back, it's all connected.

Sometimes I get caught up trying to control everything or understand exactly why things are happening. I'm learning that I don't need to see the whole picture to trust that things are unfolding in a way that makes sense.

It reminds me of hiking a new trail. I can't see what's around each bend, but I trust that the path leads somewhere worthwhile. Even when I hit that steep section that makes my legs burn, or have to cross that unexpected stream, it's all part of the journey.

What helps me is remembering that I belong here, just as much as the trees outside my window or the stars in the sky. I don't have to justify my existence or constantly prove my worth. Just by being here, I'm already part of this beautiful pattern. I don't have to fight so hard to prove I belong here or understand everything. Sometimes just showing up and being present is enough.

So today, even though I have no idea what challenges or opportunities might pop up, I'm heading out with confidence. There's something comforting about knowing that even the unexpected detours are somehow part of the map. Whatever happens today—whether it's something amazing or something difficult—it's moving me exactly where I need to go.