Change.
Why is it so hard? Why do we resist even when we know it’s for the best?
In November of 2010, I decided I wanted to write a book. I suppose I could say God called me to write this particular book, since He gave me an overnight miracle and gave me a very specific testimony with a unique perspective as a pharmacist and a patient. If I’d had any idea what I was getting myself into, I never would have attempted it. Now, fifteen months later, I’m so excited about how far I’ve come in the process and how much I’ve learned. If you’d known me just eighteen months ago, you’d be just as amazed as my husband is!
“Even the greatest of all journey’s begin with the first step.” I have no idea who said it, but I’ve heard it all my life. I didn’t truly understand it until now.
“Even the greatest of all journey’s begin with the first step.” I have no idea who said it, but I’ve heard it all my life. I didn’t truly understand it until now.
It’s all about small changes.
• I joined the ranks of Facebook
• I learned to blog
• I learned to tweet
• I went to a writer’s conference
• I went to a speaker’s conference
• I joined a writer’s group
• I joined an online marketing group for writers
• I submitted articles for publication
• I’ve completed the outline for my book
• I’ve written the first four chapters
• I’ve sent the first chapter to be edited
Those are the things I’ve accomplished in these last fifteen months. Did I just decide to create a blog and sit down and do it one day? No. I had to join Google, join blogger, learn to navigate Word, learn to create links, manipulate photos, document resources, change font, create layers, upload templates, etc. It hasn’t been easy and I’ve probably lost a little hair in the process. But I decided to do it and I did, making one small change at a time.
I had to make changes to become a writer. Today is about what you want to change. What is something that you’ve wanted or needed to do but haven’t?
• Reconnect with an estranged person from your past?
• Begin an exercise program?
• Clean out your closet? Your whole house?
• Cook tastier and healthier meals?
• Make a quilt?
• Paint your bedroom?
Whatever it is, write it down. Then decide what tiny little step you can make toward your goal and just do it.
• Find the phone number of the person you want to reconnect with
• Go walk for thirty minutes
• Clean out one drawer in your closet
• Find one recipe online that you like and print a copy to take with you to the grocery store
• Create a box to begin collecting scraps for your quilt
• Go by a paint store and look at paint colors; make a list of the items you’ll need.
Goals can seem overwhelming. One small step at a time is within reach. Remember, we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength. He certainly can give us enough strength to clean out one drawer. Begin today with just one small change, then another, and another. Remember the Nike slogan “Just Do It?” You’ll be surprised where you’ll find yourself one year from now.
What change do you need to make? Will you just do it?
From my heart,
Celeste
P.S. I’d love for you to briefly comment on my blog and share your small change. It will help keep you accountable and give me some inspiration! My closets are a mess…
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