Ever have a moment or two in. in your life that causes you to take a step back and reflect? I had one, well more than one of those this past weekend that made me say 'wow', I mean it grabbed me and shook me to my core and challeged my heart. I was fortunate enough to be invited by a family member that I have great respect for to join him at his church for a men's conference. I have been to a few conferences over the years and I always have a moment of epiphany where I think something hits home. this one was different, maybe because I only knew a couple people in the room, maybe my heart and mind were more open, or maybe the prayers prayed were setting their roots in me. whatever the reason, I heard God's word that day in a way that tore my heart apart and began to rebuild it anew.
Later that same day I attended an empowerment conference that also had some aha moments within that took me back. Spending the afternoon with former athletes sharing their success as well as their failure makes us realize that everyone is vulnerable to the failings of a dream. The game changer is how we handle it, pick ourselves and begin again. Sometimes this means cutting certain people out of your life and in turn out of your head. It is all a matter of who you are listening to, what you read and what you believe and have faith in.
After this weekend it has been a bit of a struggle this week to settle back into the routine of work and the rest of life's monotony. I notice the negative world even more, I have renewed energy ready to pursue my dreams. No longer is it okay to muddle through my days without intention. I find starting and ending my days on my knees in prayer a necessity rather than a chore. The grateful nature that abound from my heart makes me hopeful and determined not only to remain changed but to change other lives in the process. So reach for your goals, don't let go of your dreams unless in place of a new one and most of all let me or someone else you trust if you need help.
Blessings,
-C
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