LETS RUN FORWARD

So-- into 2010 we go. January is here. The beginning of a new year always provides us options. You can choose to stay the same, or be different! Should we do more, or less? Should I make plans, or fly free of the chains of expectation? How many people will I touch, just being me- should i work at that? Interestingly enough, there are many many thoughts that we repeat every year. We pose some of the same questions to ourselves over again. If we do nothing different in 2010, then we will get no different results from what we have had in the past.  I DO have some very definite goals in 2010. Some I will share as the months go on and some I will keep to myself, but all will be on the list of "goals and expectations". Some of these things are a continuation of things that I have tried to conquer before and just needed more time, but others are new! The question always haunts me this time of year- "How much are you willing to change in order to REALLY reach the places you desire to go?". Each of us answers differently, or we don't answer at all... we allow our  mind to ponder this for months- wasting essentially the first few months that we could be running toward change. Maybe you do not have that many things to change--  or do not wish to start the year with expectation? I am content with my life in some things- happy for my blessings, my husband, my incredible children, but personally I intend not to coast this year. I will work at the things that I can control, pray for grace for that which I cannot, and ask God for wisdom to make the difficult decisions that are bound to pop up over time. I will make a plan and run the race with vigor- how far I get will be determined as time goes on, but you better believe that I'll be running! :) I speak courage to any of you that are wavering back and forth in the land of indecision- just choose a path and RUN!  It is always better to move in something, than stand around. Do not waste time wondering if it is the right path- you will find better things open up when you are moving. Clear your mind of confusion- Take a deep breath and GO!