Especially for You

 I remember a friend telling me awhile back, this friend who suffers from pain everyday, that there are mornings when she really does not want to expend the energy and experience the pain to even get out of bed. Then she imagines Satan saying, “Drat! She’s up again!”… and it’s enough to motivate her to take that first step.

Don’t give up. Ever. I understand taking a break. Rest a bit if you need to… but keep your heart and your focus up ahead. Then get back up, brush yourself off, and start again.

Remember a past success – even a long ago success. (I won a drawing contest in the sixth grade; a high school teacher used a poem I wrote as a great example to the class). Maybe you didn't pick up a candy bar while in the check-out line (for once!)... these are all building blocks to getting you to where you want to be. Don't discount any one of them. Count them up and remember... you have successes in your life.

Rejoice in the steps; don’t wait for the final end result to celebrate. My niece loves to celebrate for all kinds of reasons. It makes daily living especially nice. Daily. Living.

·        You’re doing it! Woo hoo!

·        You’re making strides. Good for you!

·        You’re headed in the right direction. Awesome…