Lots To Think About...

So folks new day new blog :). This blog makes me very happy, I can't even tell you. So I have several tidbits to share today. Up first is the topic of balance. Now let me tell you this is something that I struggle with on a daily basis. I came up with this "brilliant" idea of trying to replace the time I would normally spend doing something relaxing doing something more productive. Well I don't think that was the smartest idea I have ever had. I have come to a conclusion it is more about being conscious of what you do spend any "free" time you have doing. Instead of watching several hours of mind numbing television go do something productive after an hour of it, it can make a big difference. If you have 15 minutes before you have to do something else make good use of that time by getting something done. I am constantly being surprised by what I can accomplish in a small amount of time. So I think that is enough about balance. In the end it is probably something most of us struggle with and something I will probably always struggle with, but something that is necessary.

Discipline is an interesting and sometimes scary word. It is also something that I can often times be lacking in. I have been thinking about it a lot lately. Then the other day discipline was the topic of my devotional book, Becoming A Women Of Excellence, which I recommend. I am only half way through the chapter but already the book made several good points. I think that one important one, which you may think is obvious, and even though I already knew this it hit home was that God has blessed us with the gifts that we can not achieve on our own, such as salvation. It is up to us to do what we can with any other gifts God has given us, I like to think of it as our gift back to Him. The Catholic churches around where I live say a pray every week before the offering and it mentions being a good steward of the time, talent, and treasures that God has give you. Discipline if you look it up in a dictionary will mention self-control. Another thing that I struggle with, especially with my emotions and with what I say. Self-control is so vital to our well-being and something to always be working towards if you lack it. Proverbs 25:28 says "Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control".

I am still doing pretty good on the Bible reading plan. I read more from Joshua yesterday. All I can say is that I want to have a sea parted in front of me and then walk through it. I think that would be the coolest thing ever!

Ok so now for an interesting thought that someone mentioned in weight watchers. They were having people hold different weights to show them what the weight they had lost felt like. Someone mention that a previous leader had told her that 4 sticks of butter is equal to 1 lb. So now you can imagine for every lb you have lost 4 sticks of butter have come off of you. I think this is gonna be another saying that will never leave me. Also a tiny rant that has to do with weight. I had my field orientation for my masters program today. So I was at FAU and excited that I will be attending there. Naturally I wanted to get some FAU merch. Let me just tell you the shirts they had for girls were as tiny as can be. Now I know I am not tiny but come on people! The sizing scale that they use is grossly askew. It can be very discouraging. But I won't loose heart because one day I will be able to fit in one of those shirts!

Oh my gosh I almost forgot I have very exciting news. I made it to OVER 10,000 steps the other day!!! I was so excited. Granted it was partially due to Carrie wanting to take the long way back from our little firework setting off excursion but still I did it. I still have a goal of being able to do this every day, I'll take it for now though. I really want to encourage you to not sell yourself short either. If there is something you want in life, as long it is within God's will, go for it and do whatever you possibly can to achieve it. Don't let anyone talk you out of it or tell you that you can't, this includes yourself. The mind is very powerful and if you think you can then that is half the battle.

So another part of my change process is learning how to take care of something and be responsible for it. I am talking about the plants I am growing :) It is in turn is teaching me how much care you need to take care of yourself, how to be more conscious of those around you, how to be more selfless, how you have to stay on top of yourself to grow properly, and of course how to be more responsible. Who would have thought growing plants could teach you so much! I am going to work on posting pictures with my blogs soon and I will post one of my adorable babies. I am still trying to figure out how to add music but I am so hungry that I decided to post and then go make dinner.

Until next time guys think about this....what have you done today to make you feel proud?...gosh I love the biggest loser!

tootles
~K