So it's almost a new year... 2011! A lot has happend this year... just reflecting back a little... in March Cheles and I got engaged.... for the next 6 months we planned a wedding... August the wedding took place, followed by a wonderful cruise...October participated in the Susan G. Komen race and 4 months later here we are in December. A lot of days have taken place in between those events, but those are some of the highlights. So what is everybody expecting to do in the upcoming year? I don't really fool with having a New Year's Resolution.. I never stick to it. I try and set goals, some I achieve, and others I don't. In this upcoming year, I will be turning "25". To some that may sound old, to others, it doesn't. Lately, I have also been reflecting on 'where did 25 years go?" And what I have done with all of that time?
I use to think that when I reached a certain age, I would have everything in life figured out... man was I wrong!!!! I don't think a person ever has life figured out... and if he/she thinks they do... they are in denial. Life is so complex; but often times I find myself getting in daily "routines". Get up. Go to work. Come home. Cook dinner. Shower. Go to bed. Get up.. etc. That daily routine really gets old after a while. I suppose I'm learning that if something is getting "old" or "repetitive" SPICE IT UP. Add in a little workout, dog walk, or meditation time. It could be that one of those things could be the best part of the day?!? Just a thought. I think as we get older, we begin to realize what is most important in our lives. What brings out the best in us? What do we NEED in our lives and what do we NOT NEED? What uplifts us? What pulls us down? An interesting analogy I thought of, our lives can be compared to a seed (someone else probably came up with analogy already, but whatever). When we are born (seed), our lives begin, but what is critical is the environment (foundation) for which we will be raised. If the "soil" is not rich and fertile we won't have a strong foundation to grow. Our "roots" will not survive and we will not thrive. However, if we are blessed with a loving family and are taught "right" from "wrong" (along with many other parenting skills) we (the seed) will prosper and grow, developing "branches that will produce fruit", etc. Have I lost you yet? You still with me? I found a picture the represents a seed that was placed on a strong foundation. Now, look at it!!! It's HUGE!!! I think we all have potential to be HUGE.
That's all for now, until next time.
