As I was thinking of a new post this past week, the thing that kept coming to my mind is change - then I realized that all or most of my changes have taken place in October. I met with some very close friends near n far in October 2009. I made the decision in October 2011 (I believe) to say "yes Lord I'm ready to deal with some baggage". In October 2013 I had my first surgery which led to finding cancer, then another surgery then chemo and radiation. Here I realize that my changes have taken place in October.
Most people wait till January 1 of the new year to make changes, whether it's a new diet, exercise, read more, be kind you get the picture. So here's my question why wait till January??? Why not do it now? The way I figure it as the season is changing we should change. If we wait till January then we are more apt to not keep the changes going, we are all stressed from having the holidays done, how are we gonna pay the bills, getting your house back to normal. In January is when the world makes changes and everyone has jumped on the bandwagon of change. So why not be different and start your change now? The leaves are changing getting ready for winter, the squirrels have gathered their nuts for winter, bears have already started their hibernation stage.
Before the holidays are upon us and we are busy stressing out over food, presents and schedules then make a decision on this gorgeous day to be more kind, on this day as leaves are changing colors then make a decision to eat healthier, on this day as the sun is shining bright in the sky make a decision to exercise more or even get started. As you go about this day with friends or family do something spontaneous, make today about finally starting that dream you always wanted to chase but yet didn't have the time for. Make time!!!!!
Today makes one year that my life took a complete 360 change, for now my life is filled with doctors appointments and testing but as I write to you about change I need to follow my own advice. It seems here lately that I have to schedule my life around doctors appointments, well, so what. I'm pretty sure I am not the only one who has to do this, so why not start chasing after my dream of writing. Why not start exercising now, why not start eating healthier, why not start spending time visiting others. My life was put on hold for bout 6 months due to treatments, there wasn't a choice at the time my body had already been through 2 surgeries in 5 weeks, so I took that time to rest and recover. So today I vow to try at least 1 new recipe a month, to start back exercising, to do more writing.
The leaves are changing, what will you change?
More to come on my baggage claims
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