Leave it right here…in 2021!

Leave it right here…in 2021!

It’s the end of a year that has gone by pretty quickly…in some ways

And not quick enough in others

It’s the time of year that I’ve learned to reflect…

What worked and what didn’t

What do I need to do differently

Back in the day, I focused on external things like…

Exercising more or during the baby making years…losing weight

Educational or vocational goals also came into play

But as the years continue to roll in and roll by…

My focus has become on things more internal…

Honestly, more spiritual…more purposeful...more peaceful

What am I doing vs what am I supposed to be doing

If you’ve been reading my blog, then you know my story

I feel like I’ve wasted a lot of time…thinking that I wasn’t

But when I feel that way, God reminds me that no time is wasted…

If I let Him, He can use it all for His good, which always works for mine

I believe that His Word is true and I see evidence of it on a daily basis

So, this is that time of year…as it comes to a close

To acknowledge His truth and that it’s different from my truth

Be honest with myself, about myself and where I’ve come up short

Figure out what I need or need to do…to fill in the gap

Then end the year, the way I want to start the new year

Taking care of my external self is still a priority…

But taking care of my internal self is even moreso…

At the end of the day, who we are on the inside…

Will far outweigh…what we’ve done on the outside

It’s that time…heart cleansing time…to let some things go

Put pen to paper and shred it if you need to…

When we purge toxic thoughts...

All of that extra emotion that goes with it...goes with it

Leave the emotional baggage that weighed you down in 2021…in 2021

And remember that no person, place or thing can affect our spirit...

Without our permission...except The One who created us

Don't let anyone or anything take you out of your character

Put up guardrails where you need to…

But Forgive as much as you can…so you can…Love as much as you can

Easier said than done…we’ll talk about that next time…