I was sitting in the movie theater today, minding my own business, (and Captain Kirks!), when all of the sudden three words came to me. “Change Your Destiny”. I was so surprised that I dug down into my purse ( the black hole), looking for my notebook so i might them down.
Along with the words came a sudden rush of hope and direction for my future. Instead of watching the Star Trek movie I began thinking of things I could turn around in my life that would mean a different future, even 3 months from now.
How many times in our lives do we stay the course because it is easy or familiar? What would happen if we chose three things in each day, and purposed in our hearts to do them differently? Perhaps that wild mean venturing out to see a neighbor you hadn’t seen in a while? Or put down that cheese sandwich and opt for a salad? Why not carve out an hour of the day to work on your novel or write a letter to a relative? Maybe it’s time you tackle your To Do List?
I will think out loud here and list some different areas of interest to me.
God
Family
Friends
Job
Exercise
Diet
Home front
Hobbies
Inspiration
Gardening
Under each heading could be multiple topics.
Imagine if you took a new course of action for each heading, each day. How might that change your life by this time next year? Just think! You could come to the end of the year a new person. Or perhaps you might become the person you were meant to be? What area might you work on this week?
Heaven! The final frontier! But what will you do before that??? I LOVE the thought of CHA CHA CHANGE!!!
Are you with me?
Filed under:
Inspiring,
Kicking Around Thoughts 
The publisher of the Forts series, CANONBRIDGE LLC is working alongside the SOLDIERS' ANGELS charity and has reduced the cost of the book in hopes that you'll purchase, donate, and get it in the hands of the soldiers overseas. This is not only for Forts, but some of their other titles as well.
If you're interested, click the words CANONBRIDGE LLC for more details.
See how easy I made that for you?
Go me!
Steven
The book is finally available! It popped up on amazon.com over the weekend!
CLICK HERE TO NAB A COPY!
To say I was excited would be the grossest of gross understatements in the history of gross understatements.
Does that make sense?
There are more buying options coming later in the week, but Amazon is the first to pick it up.
If you're feeling extra froggy and want to help me spread the word CLICK HERE Any help in spreading the word that you're willing to offer would be more appreciated than you could possibly imagine.
Seriously, I'll be your best friend and stuff.
Steve!
It’s is nice writing this post knowing that most of our readers have no idea what I look like. Please set aside your assumptions about my size, it is irrelevant. Instead, take a look at yourself. Are you satisfied? Most studies say that a majority of women are not happy with the way they look- and that the repercussions from this lack of self-acceptance are serious.
But I’m not here to preach. I was a pudgy little kid, my preferred description is “pleasantly plump,” and while puberty slimmed me out I still remember the trauma of a family friend coming up to me at my high school graduation party (which was 80’s themed and had me decked out in spandex) to tell me that he was so proud of how slim I’d gotten. He was likely trying to give me a compliment but my fragile ego interpreted it as an insult. Similarly, I remember my college graduation when a family member pulled me aside to tell me I looked too slim and that they were concerned. I took it as a compliment. Crazy right?
My point here is that we all have our self-image issues. Luckily, mine faded with time. I don’t own a scale and I know I eat a healthy diet so I figure there isn’t all that much to worry about. In celebration of Fat Talk Free Week perhaps we should all consider holding our tongue when giving a compliment, complaining about our weight or simply comparing ourselves to others. Instead of talking diets with your girlfriends consider talking about exercise, or the upcoming election or the amazing book you just finished reading.
Take a moment to check out the “Fat Talk Free Week” website sponsored by Delta Delta Delta, Seventeen Magazine, NOW, NEDA, and AED and be sure to watch their video which drives the point home.
ShareThis
.jpeg?picon=3304)
First of all I would like to say excellent blog! I had a quick question which I’d like to ask if you do not mind. I was interested to know how you center yourself and clear your head before writing. I have had difficulty clearing my thoughts in getting my ideas out. I do enjoy writing but it just seems like the first 10 to 15 minutes are usually lost simply just trying to figure out how to begin. Any ideas or hints? Kudos!
Why thank you. I enjoy writing too. If it’s a subject I really love, it comes out easy. It nearly pours out on to the page. If I am writing a story book, I find that going for a walk helps me to get my thoughts together. Then, when I get home, I write quickly and edit later. I wrote two children’s books that way. The other two books were written in the mountains when I was alone. I like quiet so I can concentrate. Noises distract me, except for the hum of the washer and dryer! ha! That is only the way it works for me. Some folks like music playing. Blog posts I can write anywhere. It’s like talking to friends. But working on stories is a little more complicated. Coffee shop writing is also fun, but best if you don’t know anyone in the coffee shop to distract you. Hope that helps! Happy writing!!!
Excellent, excellent…did I say EXCELLENT!!! Les, I LOVE the title of this one! I’m still learning to ‘LIVE ON MY TIPPY TOES!’ I also do some blogging, but like your reader above, when I decide to do my writing, I have so many thoughts running through my head that I can’t seem to untangle them. I’m gonna keep plugging at though! Keep em comin’ Les!
oh sweet friend! I think of you often! Life gets so busy at times! We keep moving on! We keep following our dreams. Those dreams that are placed in us by God! Please do give me the link to your blog! I would love to read what you are thinking! … and to hear about Patryke too!!
Reblogged this on I have Lupus & CIDP — they don't have me! and commented:
What a great way to begin your day! Had to reblog this post! Thanks Les!
Just remember this, when you’ve reached the top of you toes, God can take you higher!
I am teaching a class tomorrow at church on prayer. COME! I will pay your way! You could sit with me at my crazy table for lunch! Mt guest!