1 Kings 5:4
But now the Lord my God has given me peace on every side; I have no enemies, and all is well.
INSPIRATION:
There will times in our lives when God will give us His peace and everything will go well. I relish those times. I don’t think there is any magic formula to get to that place in God. I think it is just a season of rest. I think the more we trust in God to handle our enemies the quicker He gives us this rest. I think the reason for many of us that we don’t have this is we are trying to fight our enemies on our own.
ACTION:
Are you in a season of rest? Awesome! If you are not in rest, are you fighting your battles? I would encourage you to allow God to fight your enemies. He wants to do that for you and He wants to give you rest.
Monday, July 25, 2011
A Balanced Life - Words of Wisdom - Commitment is never easy
QUOTE:
"Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans."
- Peter Drucker
INSPIRATION:
We live in a world of people who fear commitment. They are always making promises but when push comes to shove they make excuses. Commitment is never an easy thing to do but once it is done the rewards are amazing. Only as commitments are made is change inevitable. Commitments are what separate the dreamers from the doers. Commitments are the stuff where dreams do come true. Only as someone commits to a dream, an idea, a vision can there ever be a reality of that. Commitments are the precursor to plans of action to see something come to pass.
ACTION:
What in your life right now is a dream that you would love to see happen? What commitment on your part do you need to make happen? What plan of action do you need to commit today for it to become a reality?
"Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans."
- Peter Drucker
INSPIRATION:
We live in a world of people who fear commitment. They are always making promises but when push comes to shove they make excuses. Commitment is never an easy thing to do but once it is done the rewards are amazing. Only as commitments are made is change inevitable. Commitments are what separate the dreamers from the doers. Commitments are the stuff where dreams do come true. Only as someone commits to a dream, an idea, a vision can there ever be a reality of that. Commitments are the precursor to plans of action to see something come to pass.
ACTION:
What in your life right now is a dream that you would love to see happen? What commitment on your part do you need to make happen? What plan of action do you need to commit today for it to become a reality?
Divorce - Words of Wisdom - Courage
QUOTE:
"Courage leads to heaven; fear leads to death."
- Seneca (Seneca the Elder)
INSPIRATION:
Courage gives you wings and fear drags you down. Life will always hold challenges that will tap into your internal sources only as you have the courage to take risks and realize that not everything is safe will you have the wings to soar. If you allow fear and the “what ifs” to control you then you are immobilized and paralyzed and even though you are not physically dead, you will become emotionally dead. Fear has a way of destroying whoever it has control of. It is your responsibility to fight it and win. I am counting on you to win!
ACTION:
What fear is holding you back? Name it and then do something that has helped me. I stand in front of a mirror and yell at that fear to leave me and that it has no power over me. Something about doing it in front of a mirror empowers me, not sure why but I just know it works. I do this also when I am crying - I talk to the mirror asking why I am crying and what is the purpose and what am I getting out of these tears. Somehow it gives you a totally different outlook when you do this little exercise.
"Courage leads to heaven; fear leads to death."
- Seneca (Seneca the Elder)
INSPIRATION:
Courage gives you wings and fear drags you down. Life will always hold challenges that will tap into your internal sources only as you have the courage to take risks and realize that not everything is safe will you have the wings to soar. If you allow fear and the “what ifs” to control you then you are immobilized and paralyzed and even though you are not physically dead, you will become emotionally dead. Fear has a way of destroying whoever it has control of. It is your responsibility to fight it and win. I am counting on you to win!
ACTION:
What fear is holding you back? Name it and then do something that has helped me. I stand in front of a mirror and yell at that fear to leave me and that it has no power over me. Something about doing it in front of a mirror empowers me, not sure why but I just know it works. I do this also when I am crying - I talk to the mirror asking why I am crying and what is the purpose and what am I getting out of these tears. Somehow it gives you a totally different outlook when you do this little exercise.
Aging - Words of Wisdom - July 25
QUOTE:
"We pay when old for the excesses of youth.”
- Proverb
INSPIRATION:
We live as if there is no tomorrow and wonder why later in life we have challenges. We forget that the body we were given does not have a trade in at some time for a new and improved model. The one we have is the one we get to keep and take care of until we die. So why is it that we choose to abuse it on a daily basis and then complain when it doesn’t work the way it should? Aging is not about our bodies falling apart only about the fact that we neglected to care for it and now we are suffering the consequences of our choices.
ACTION:
What are you doing today to take care of yourself? Are you eating healthy foods in the right amounts? Or are you stuffing yourself on junk food and stuff that is not healthy for you? Are you taking time to exercise? Are you removing stress and negativity from you world so that you have peace in your spirit? Well the answers to these questions will reveal to you the quality of your future life. The beauty of the system is you get to choose by the things that you do or don’t do.
"We pay when old for the excesses of youth.”
- Proverb
INSPIRATION:
We live as if there is no tomorrow and wonder why later in life we have challenges. We forget that the body we were given does not have a trade in at some time for a new and improved model. The one we have is the one we get to keep and take care of until we die. So why is it that we choose to abuse it on a daily basis and then complain when it doesn’t work the way it should? Aging is not about our bodies falling apart only about the fact that we neglected to care for it and now we are suffering the consequences of our choices.
ACTION:
What are you doing today to take care of yourself? Are you eating healthy foods in the right amounts? Or are you stuffing yourself on junk food and stuff that is not healthy for you? Are you taking time to exercise? Are you removing stress and negativity from you world so that you have peace in your spirit? Well the answers to these questions will reveal to you the quality of your future life. The beauty of the system is you get to choose by the things that you do or don’t do.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
God's Promises - Words of Wisdom - Just Ask
1 Samuel 1:17
“In that case,” Eli said, “go in peace! May the God of Israel grant the request you have asked of him.”
INSPIRATION:
This is a beautiful story of a woman whose heart was breaking over the fact that she did not have a child. She wept before the Lord and God sent someone to let her know that God had heard and that the answer was yes. How often I have been in situations where I have cried out to God about something and wished and prayed for someone to tell me your request has been answered. Only to realize all I needed to do was open my Bible and God could talk to me through His word. This woman did not have the Bible so someone had to speak into her life the answer, we are so fortunate that any prayer we pray all we have to do is ask God and He reveals Himself through His word.
ACTION:
Have you been praying for something and are seeking an answer from God?
Have you been reading God’s word and asking Him to reveal your answer in it?
God will always answer our prayers - the challenge it may not always be the answer we want.
“In that case,” Eli said, “go in peace! May the God of Israel grant the request you have asked of him.”
INSPIRATION:
This is a beautiful story of a woman whose heart was breaking over the fact that she did not have a child. She wept before the Lord and God sent someone to let her know that God had heard and that the answer was yes. How often I have been in situations where I have cried out to God about something and wished and prayed for someone to tell me your request has been answered. Only to realize all I needed to do was open my Bible and God could talk to me through His word. This woman did not have the Bible so someone had to speak into her life the answer, we are so fortunate that any prayer we pray all we have to do is ask God and He reveals Himself through His word.
ACTION:
Have you been praying for something and are seeking an answer from God?
Have you been reading God’s word and asking Him to reveal your answer in it?
God will always answer our prayers - the challenge it may not always be the answer we want.
A Balanced Life - Words of Wisdom - Make the commitment
QUOTE:
"You need to make a commitment, and once you make it, then life will give you some answers."
- Les Brown
INSPIRATION:
I love this quote because often in life we want to see the outcome or at least the steps necessary before we make a commitment. Sometimes in life this is not always possible. Sometimes we just need to make the commitment and believe that the steps will become visible. I always think about the scene in Indiana Jones movie where Harrison Ford is standing before a huge chasm and on the wall there is a picture of a man walking across that chasm. All Harrison sees is there is nothing in front of him, but his commitment was to find the cup of Christ and so he takes the first step only then does the path appear for him to complete his journey. Things that are important often start like that. Scary and definitely taking blind steps, but I feel the greater the reward the greater the commitment to follow through even when we are not sure of the steps involved.
ACTION:
Are you standing at the edge? This is the test of your commitment! If the commitment is important than the risk of the first step will give you the answers you seek. Remember this is a test it is only a test! Your willingness to action will give you the results you see.
"You need to make a commitment, and once you make it, then life will give you some answers."
- Les Brown
INSPIRATION:
I love this quote because often in life we want to see the outcome or at least the steps necessary before we make a commitment. Sometimes in life this is not always possible. Sometimes we just need to make the commitment and believe that the steps will become visible. I always think about the scene in Indiana Jones movie where Harrison Ford is standing before a huge chasm and on the wall there is a picture of a man walking across that chasm. All Harrison sees is there is nothing in front of him, but his commitment was to find the cup of Christ and so he takes the first step only then does the path appear for him to complete his journey. Things that are important often start like that. Scary and definitely taking blind steps, but I feel the greater the reward the greater the commitment to follow through even when we are not sure of the steps involved.
ACTION:
Are you standing at the edge? This is the test of your commitment! If the commitment is important than the risk of the first step will give you the answers you seek. Remember this is a test it is only a test! Your willingness to action will give you the results you see.
Divorce - Words of Wisdom - July 21
QUOTE:
"Courage consists not in hazarding without fear; but being resolutely minded in a just cause."
- Plutarch
INSPIRATION:
There are times that the fear of a dangerous outcome is real and the consequences of an action could prove to be harmful. This is when courage must take the forefront if you believe what you have to do must be done. This is when it may seem that all logic has left but, no matter what the consequences, the actions must be taken and you have become the designated person to follow through.
I hope at this time you have a good support system. It will allow you bounce off the ideas you have to pursue what you feel you must do. Often a group can help you explore some other options that may be less invasive, but if after you have gotten opinions and now feel resolute that this is the course of action you must take then this group becomes your support system.
ACTION:
Make sure you are in a support group that cares about you. If not find one even if it is only 2 or 3 women/men you can bounce ideas off and will support you when you are facing a tough decision.
"Courage consists not in hazarding without fear; but being resolutely minded in a just cause."
- Plutarch
INSPIRATION:
There are times that the fear of a dangerous outcome is real and the consequences of an action could prove to be harmful. This is when courage must take the forefront if you believe what you have to do must be done. This is when it may seem that all logic has left but, no matter what the consequences, the actions must be taken and you have become the designated person to follow through.
I hope at this time you have a good support system. It will allow you bounce off the ideas you have to pursue what you feel you must do. Often a group can help you explore some other options that may be less invasive, but if after you have gotten opinions and now feel resolute that this is the course of action you must take then this group becomes your support system.
ACTION:
Make sure you are in a support group that cares about you. If not find one even if it is only 2 or 3 women/men you can bounce ideas off and will support you when you are facing a tough decision.
Aging - Words of Wisdom - July 21
QUOTE:
“Old age though despised, is coveted by all."
- Proverb
INSPIRATION:
No kidding because no one wants the alternative of dying. For some, it is the fear of the unknown as to what happens after we die. For those of faith in Jesus Christ, they are excited about the prospect of spending eternity with their Lord and Savior. For those who are trying to get to heaven on good works, there is much anxiousness as to how much good works actually will qualify their entrance. For those who believe in other gods, they are still at a loss as to the assurance of their right to going to heaven. And for those who believe that there is nothing, then the question is what if they are wrong and there is a heaven. Not a question I would want to wonder about, it certainly would cause me to fear dying.
ACTION:
So do you fear dying? If so why? Have you settled in your heart what that future will hold? Any questions please contact me at meredith@crossingyourbridge.net I would love to talk to you about this very important topic.
“Old age though despised, is coveted by all."
- Proverb
INSPIRATION:
No kidding because no one wants the alternative of dying. For some, it is the fear of the unknown as to what happens after we die. For those of faith in Jesus Christ, they are excited about the prospect of spending eternity with their Lord and Savior. For those who are trying to get to heaven on good works, there is much anxiousness as to how much good works actually will qualify their entrance. For those who believe in other gods, they are still at a loss as to the assurance of their right to going to heaven. And for those who believe that there is nothing, then the question is what if they are wrong and there is a heaven. Not a question I would want to wonder about, it certainly would cause me to fear dying.
ACTION:
So do you fear dying? If so why? Have you settled in your heart what that future will hold? Any questions please contact me at meredith@crossingyourbridge.net I would love to talk to you about this very important topic.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Aging - Words of Wisdom - Terms with your past
QUOTE:
"If the young knew and the old could, there is nothing that couldn’t be done."
- Proverb
INSPIRATION:
Sometimes I wish I could turn back the clock on my life and do over things that I know now what should have been done. Although I know I can’t do that my only hope is to not repeat the same mistake in the future. I also realize that the person I am today is a direct result of every action that has happened in my past, the good-the bad-and the ugly. So, today, I am grateful for my past and choose not to live in the land of regrets.
ACTION:
Have you come to terms with your past? Are you grateful for everything that happened? Or, are you living in a land of regrets and wishing you could be young again?
Take time today to list everything that you wish had not happened or you wish you could go back and change and purpose to be grateful for every item. Gratitude changes everything and makes aging a blessing not a curse.
"If the young knew and the old could, there is nothing that couldn’t be done."
- Proverb
INSPIRATION:
Sometimes I wish I could turn back the clock on my life and do over things that I know now what should have been done. Although I know I can’t do that my only hope is to not repeat the same mistake in the future. I also realize that the person I am today is a direct result of every action that has happened in my past, the good-the bad-and the ugly. So, today, I am grateful for my past and choose not to live in the land of regrets.
ACTION:
Have you come to terms with your past? Are you grateful for everything that happened? Or, are you living in a land of regrets and wishing you could be young again?
Take time today to list everything that you wish had not happened or you wish you could go back and change and purpose to be grateful for every item. Gratitude changes everything and makes aging a blessing not a curse.
Divorce - Words of Wisdom - Check your fear
QUOTE:
"Courage is acting in spite of fear."
- Howard W. Hunter
INSPIRATION:
Often I find that when a situation arises we become our own worst enemy by thinking of all the “what if” situations that could occur. In fact, many people get so immobilized by the “what if” that they do nothing because of the fear that the “what if” has already happened. This is the time to break through these “what if” scenarios and deal with whatever you need to deal with. You can do it, you can make things happen. Don’t dwell on the fear or the “what if” situations but go where you feel you must go and do what you feel you must do. There are no crystal balls that tell you what an outcome will be or even if you are on the right course. Here is where having people you trust to be a sounding board and trusting on your intuition. If it feels right - move forward, if there are things that don’t quite add up or you are not really sure, wait for more information or for something to happen that confirms which direction you must follow.
ACTION:
If you are faced with an action, your first thing you must do is check the fear - get rid of it. Figure out all the things that is causing the fear then face it as just that and remind yourself that fear has no power over you. Then figure out what you need to do and go for it.
"Courage is acting in spite of fear."
- Howard W. Hunter
INSPIRATION:
Often I find that when a situation arises we become our own worst enemy by thinking of all the “what if” situations that could occur. In fact, many people get so immobilized by the “what if” that they do nothing because of the fear that the “what if” has already happened. This is the time to break through these “what if” scenarios and deal with whatever you need to deal with. You can do it, you can make things happen. Don’t dwell on the fear or the “what if” situations but go where you feel you must go and do what you feel you must do. There are no crystal balls that tell you what an outcome will be or even if you are on the right course. Here is where having people you trust to be a sounding board and trusting on your intuition. If it feels right - move forward, if there are things that don’t quite add up or you are not really sure, wait for more information or for something to happen that confirms which direction you must follow.
ACTION:
If you are faced with an action, your first thing you must do is check the fear - get rid of it. Figure out all the things that is causing the fear then face it as just that and remind yourself that fear has no power over you. Then figure out what you need to do and go for it.
God's Promises - Words of Wisdom - Go in peace
Judges 18:6
“Go in peace,” the priest replied. “For the Lord is watching over your journey.”
INSPIRATION:
Whatever journey you are on in life, God wants you to go in peace and realize He is watching over you. Often when we face challenges we sometimes thing God has left us or is not concerned about what we are facing. That is so not true. He is constantly watching over us and wants to give us His peace. We are the ones that block this by worrying, and fearing. Once we realize this is what is hindering God’s peace in our lives, we can change. God’s peace is always there waiting for us to remove the blockages.
ACTION:
If you are not feeling God’s peace in your journey - examine your heart is there fear or worry that has consumed you. Sometimes it can be very small like the “what if” added to a bad thing could happen in the situation can be your blockage to God’s peace. Realize God’s peace is yours - you are the only one who can stop it.
“Go in peace,” the priest replied. “For the Lord is watching over your journey.”
INSPIRATION:
Whatever journey you are on in life, God wants you to go in peace and realize He is watching over you. Often when we face challenges we sometimes thing God has left us or is not concerned about what we are facing. That is so not true. He is constantly watching over us and wants to give us His peace. We are the ones that block this by worrying, and fearing. Once we realize this is what is hindering God’s peace in our lives, we can change. God’s peace is always there waiting for us to remove the blockages.
ACTION:
If you are not feeling God’s peace in your journey - examine your heart is there fear or worry that has consumed you. Sometimes it can be very small like the “what if” added to a bad thing could happen in the situation can be your blockage to God’s peace. Realize God’s peace is yours - you are the only one who can stop it.
A Balanced Life - Words of Wisdom - Commitment transforms...
QUOTE:
"Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality. It is the words that speak boldly of your intentions. And the actions which speak louder than the words. It is making the time when there is none. Coming through time after time after time, year after year after year. Commitment is the stuff character is made of; the power to change the face of things. It is the daily triumph of integrity over skepticism."
- Anonymous
INSPIRATION:
Life is about commitments to us and to others. It is about staying committed long after we want to quit. It is the glue that makes everything possible in spite of the challenges that we may be facing. It is the grit that takes an idea and makes it a reality. It is the joy of a promise fulfilled because someone was willing to make a commitment to carry it through. Life will give us obstacles that can overwhelm us but those who have made a commitment to success will be the victors in these situations.
ACTION:
What are you committed to? Who are you committed to? Life is always giving us choices, but the person who will stay committed no matter what is thrown at them will be the one at the end of the day have won on the battlefield of life. What areas do you need to recommit to?
"Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality. It is the words that speak boldly of your intentions. And the actions which speak louder than the words. It is making the time when there is none. Coming through time after time after time, year after year after year. Commitment is the stuff character is made of; the power to change the face of things. It is the daily triumph of integrity over skepticism."
- Anonymous
INSPIRATION:
Life is about commitments to us and to others. It is about staying committed long after we want to quit. It is the glue that makes everything possible in spite of the challenges that we may be facing. It is the grit that takes an idea and makes it a reality. It is the joy of a promise fulfilled because someone was willing to make a commitment to carry it through. Life will give us obstacles that can overwhelm us but those who have made a commitment to success will be the victors in these situations.
ACTION:
What are you committed to? Who are you committed to? Life is always giving us choices, but the person who will stay committed no matter what is thrown at them will be the one at the end of the day have won on the battlefield of life. What areas do you need to recommit to?
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Words of Wisdom - A BALANCED LIFE - 7/4
Welcome to this month's first Words of Wisdom for A BALANCED LIFE. This month's theme is...COMMITMENT
QUOTE:
The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: the chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'.
~Anonymous
INSPIRATION:
Happy Fourth of July to everyone! The people who made this happen for our country were committed to our freedom. They gave it all including for some their lives. We live in a world where most of the people want the benefits of our freedom but are unwilling to give the commitment to make it happen. We have so many privileges because of others who committed their lives for us. We are a blessed nation and one that was founded on the commitment of others.
ACTION:
How are you committed to freedom? Do you vote? Are you committed to making this country a better place? For too many they are enjoying the privileges but have never committed the time or the energy to making it so. What can you do today to make this a better place?
QUOTE:
The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: the chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'.
~Anonymous
INSPIRATION:
Happy Fourth of July to everyone! The people who made this happen for our country were committed to our freedom. They gave it all including for some their lives. We live in a world where most of the people want the benefits of our freedom but are unwilling to give the commitment to make it happen. We have so many privileges because of others who committed their lives for us. We are a blessed nation and one that was founded on the commitment of others.
ACTION:
How are you committed to freedom? Do you vote? Are you committed to making this country a better place? For too many they are enjoying the privileges but have never committed the time or the energy to making it so. What can you do today to make this a better place?
Words of Wisdom - GOD'S PROMISES - 7/4
Enjoy this month's Words of Wisdom for GOD'S PROMISES. This month's theme is...PEACE.
QUOTE:
Leviticus 26:6
“I will give you peace in the land, and you will be able to sleep with no cause for fear. I will rid the land of wild animals and keep your enemies out of your land."
INSPIRATION:
I find so many people have problems with sleep. I have on occasion had them, especially when there are issues in my life that seem to bother me. The problems wake me up in the middle of the night and replay all the various scenarios. I find if I get into them that I can be awake for hours. Lately, what I have been doing is when I find myself awake I say over and over again: “Thank you Jesus” and I am asleep almost immediately.
ACTION:
If you find yourself awake try my solution - I would be curious as to how it works for you. Another thing I have done in the past is have a pad of paper and pen next to my bed and I write down whatever is on my mind. I find this helps because then my mind does not have try to remember it and keep me awake.
QUOTE:
Leviticus 26:6
“I will give you peace in the land, and you will be able to sleep with no cause for fear. I will rid the land of wild animals and keep your enemies out of your land."
INSPIRATION:
I find so many people have problems with sleep. I have on occasion had them, especially when there are issues in my life that seem to bother me. The problems wake me up in the middle of the night and replay all the various scenarios. I find if I get into them that I can be awake for hours. Lately, what I have been doing is when I find myself awake I say over and over again: “Thank you Jesus” and I am asleep almost immediately.
ACTION:
If you find yourself awake try my solution - I would be curious as to how it works for you. Another thing I have done in the past is have a pad of paper and pen next to my bed and I write down whatever is on my mind. I find this helps because then my mind does not have try to remember it and keep me awake.
Words of Wisdom - DIVORCE - 7/4
We have ANOTHER new Words of Wisdom offering... Divorce. Please view and pass along to anyone you may feel could use the inspiration and call to action.
QUOTE:
"Courage is a special kind of knowledge: the knowledge of how to fear what ought to be feared and how not to fear what ought not to be feared."
- David Ben-Gurion
INSPIRATION:
The other day I was at the zoo with my granddaughter, Alyza. We were watching the grizzlies when one of them came straight at my granddaughter and tried taking a swipe at her head. The only thing that stopped this grizzly was the fact that there was a plate glass between us. I did not fear the grizzly heading toward us but that is because I felt safe knowing the glass was there. When in our world we see bad things coming at us we need to know what we need to fear, I often see people spending a lot of energy through fear on things they can’t control. Knowledge is power and knowing what to fear and when stops us from wasting our energy on things we can’t do anything about and have no control over.
ACTION:
What do you fear? Is it something you can do something about - then do it! If it isn’t anything you can do anything about it - start a God of the Universe pile, put the item in it and trust your higher power to take care of it and stop fearing the what if’s of that situation.
QUOTE:
"Courage is a special kind of knowledge: the knowledge of how to fear what ought to be feared and how not to fear what ought not to be feared."
- David Ben-Gurion
INSPIRATION:
The other day I was at the zoo with my granddaughter, Alyza. We were watching the grizzlies when one of them came straight at my granddaughter and tried taking a swipe at her head. The only thing that stopped this grizzly was the fact that there was a plate glass between us. I did not fear the grizzly heading toward us but that is because I felt safe knowing the glass was there. When in our world we see bad things coming at us we need to know what we need to fear, I often see people spending a lot of energy through fear on things they can’t control. Knowledge is power and knowing what to fear and when stops us from wasting our energy on things we can’t do anything about and have no control over.
ACTION:
What do you fear? Is it something you can do something about - then do it! If it isn’t anything you can do anything about it - start a God of the Universe pile, put the item in it and trust your higher power to take care of it and stop fearing the what if’s of that situation.
Words of Wisdom - AGING - 7/4
Wecome to our new Words of Wisdom Series... AGING!!!!
QUOTE:
"The older the fiddler, the sweeter the tune."
~English Proverb
INSPIRATION:
Why is it that we fear aging so much? My mother when she would complain about her aches and pains would routinely say “Don’t grow old” and my response is “well then I have to die young” at which time she would get upset and tell me “don’t say that” and my response would be there are only two choices. It isn’t growing old that is bad but the fears that come with it. The fear of dying, the fear of getting sick, and the fear that you can’t do the things you want to do, the fear that someone will have to care for you and the list goes on.
ACTION:
What is your fear in aging? Are you excited about this new time in your life? Take some time today and list out what it is you fear. Then write down next to each area is there something you can do today to change that. Then take one item on your list and make it a part of your life today.
QUOTE:
"The older the fiddler, the sweeter the tune."
~English Proverb
INSPIRATION:
Why is it that we fear aging so much? My mother when she would complain about her aches and pains would routinely say “Don’t grow old” and my response is “well then I have to die young” at which time she would get upset and tell me “don’t say that” and my response would be there are only two choices. It isn’t growing old that is bad but the fears that come with it. The fear of dying, the fear of getting sick, and the fear that you can’t do the things you want to do, the fear that someone will have to care for you and the list goes on.
ACTION:
What is your fear in aging? Are you excited about this new time in your life? Take some time today and list out what it is you fear. Then write down next to each area is there something you can do today to change that. Then take one item on your list and make it a part of your life today.
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