Wow where does the the time go?

So here we are half way through the first month of 2012, some resolutions may have been broken, thoughts of the past may still be creeping into our hearts, and our "new" routines have begun. Or have they?

My question to you is have you settled into a new rut? Like so many of us we have high hopes that a new year will bring a fresh new start, new opportunities, clean slate, etc. What soon happens is that things are not changing fast enough for us, we want instant results, we have become accustomed to having things now, fast food, instant messaging, instant credit, we have forgotten that for the best results we need to plant, cultivate, then harvest.

Just recently I met a person traveling who reminded me that honesty is really the most important part of who we are. (Thanks Brian)  If we begin with that and truly look at what we want and where we want to be it can simplify the process of change. For those of you that follow my blog you know that for things to change I always remind you that you have to change.  

Lets start with looking at what we want honestly, are your hopes, dreams and goals yours? Or are you looking at what other people have and want that? My daughter recently posted on her blog "Fitting in is the path to regret." I believe that says a lot about what we reach for . Many of us want to fit into what society says is the American dream, so we strive to have what everyone else has instead of being who we want to be, sure big houses, great paying careers, nice new cars, etc. are great if that is truly what  you want.

For me it is living life to its fullest enjoying each day, doing what I want to do, even though many people still think I am crazy leaving the corporate world, a great paycheck, big house etc. I am happier than I have ever been with so much less! And yes it was hard work and took two years but worth every moment.

So I challenge you to be you ~ find what makes you smile all day long, when getting up in the morning is exciting, and best of all your just happy.

Plant ~ Plant the seed that is/has been your hearts desire.

Cultivate ~ take the time to do the things necessary to achieve this.

Harvest ~ when everything has been completed enjoy what happens!

To a great year!

Gods blessings