The Clock Is Ticking

There are 147 days left in the year. When the year started I’m sure most people made resolutions of things we would start, stop, and accomplish. Before January was completed, most would have abandoned their resolutions. Here’s an article by Forbes supporting my statement. ttps://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2021/12/09/this-new-years-set-goals-not-resolutions/?sh=500a953d1ece

After a cursory reading, the article discusses things I’d assume most of us are familiar with. Yet so many quit. Quite frankly, I’m not surprised, since I’ve done this many times. It wasn’t until I had an epiphany or two that things changed. My first realization was I knew what I wanted and why, but it was fleeting. I was caught up in the moment and made resolutions because that what the people in my circle were doing and speaking about and I wanted to fit in with my friends, family, and colleagues. Second, and probably most importantly, it occurred to me that New Year’s Day was a day.

I’ll state that again, but in a different way. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and so on are all days. They all end with the letter “y.” There’s nothing more significant about New Year’s than any other day. I live a day at a time like everyone else. With that new found reality, I felt empowered to make resolutions when needed. If in February or October, when I needed to make changes, I made changes. I didn’t have to wait for a specific day, since tomorrow isn’t promised.

If you still have your resolutions from earlier this year, or any other year, feel free to peruse over them and recall your reasoning for those things. If you don’t, that’s fine too, since you can start today anew. Today and every single day is a day or renewal. Live and act accordingly.

Today, Monday, August 8, 2022, I am grateful that:

I had the chance to hang out with Cedric and a few others on Saturday. Cedric enjoys cooking and invited several expats over for dinner. It was great food and fellowship. Lastly, it was a welcome deviation from my usual routine.

I got a chance to have a rather extensive conversation with Najee yesterday. It was unscheduled but very welcomed. He’s been generating forward and upward momentum the entire year and it was cool to talk about where we’d come from and where we were going.

I can and will map out my next steps. I’ve gotten a bit confused over the last week or so. It’s because my entire plan isn’t mapped out at the moment. Clear steps will offer clarity, lessen confusion, and provide the direction I’m lacking at the moment.

Do you realize that today is a day that ends with the letter “y?”

How is this day really any different than any other day?

What can you do to make this day even more impactful?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!