Picture the Future

Picture you in the future talking to you now!

Here I am, wise in my years,

Sitting in a rocking chair

Speaking to my younger fears

And I have so much to share

If only time could be called back

And I could live without regret

To work on that with which I lack

That which, now, my body won’t let

I would strengthen my core

And spend more time in prayer

Every day I’d do more

To let others know I care

Here are the goals I would share

To my younger self

There is always time to spare

To seek God’s will and help

What are you afraid of?

Progress involves faith

Answer your fears with love

You have doubts to face

Do not hesitate

To work for that goal

Do what motivates

Invest in your soul

Sorry, this is a bit of self-talk and reflection.  I am going back to school and need to focus on getting through this difficult time. There is always something due or a test to study for.  Yikes.  

Picture what you will be doing in your old years.  What do you need to do today to help your older years? What is your body telling you to do?  Stretch out? work out?  visit someone? What are you avoiding?

Whys and Hows

Let go of what is stopping you-

Why? Fear- spending money (on school) and of failure/rejection

How? Stop wasting time on the internet.  Be mindful of time. Write down dailies

Get up a little earlier-

Why?  Prepared, on top of things, following priorities.          

How? Go to bed by 10:00. Read the scriptures with new purpose. Write out daily goals.

Chunk tasks-

                Why? Every little bit adds up. What is read early has time to sink in.

                How? Keep papers/ books with you and make flashcards/CDs for walks.

Take care of your body-

Why? Better energy, less stress, more flexibility.

How? Know your stress pattern of running for junk food when you get home. Alternates? Do belly time crunches.