Do you ever wonder why we set ourselves up for failure, or why we set out our own detour cones right in the middle of our own road, why we grab for the cookie sheet without a potholder when we know that it just came out of the oven, why we walk across the hot sand without shoes when we know that it will burn our feet...or stick a spoon in hot soup to just "take a little taste" and burn the heck out of our mouth...
"I don't understand myself at all, for I really want to do what is right, but I don't do it. Instead, I do the very thing I hate." Rom. 7:15
I do all of the above...and even more dumb things (except for the fact that I slow at a yellow light instead of punch it, which makes the people in my car fussy!) anyways...I know that I am not the only one who does all of the above, but I will be the crash test dummy for this post so that you don't have to....
I know that we all also want to live a BEAUTIFUL WONDERFUL LIFE
but because of fear, uncertainty, anxiety, fear (enter your own reasons here) sometimes, it is easier to just settle than to take the next step in the right direction. It is because we are human and because our wonderful world has its own suggestions, thoughts, and opinions of what is right, and because Adam ate that damn apple (even though Eve picked it!)
BUT...
if we would just STOP and redirect our attention elsewhere...(insert picture of me pointing up) refocus, re-evaluate, plan carefully and for Pete sakes, don't give that dang devil the foothold on us, CHANGE is totally possible.
it is
it is
it is..
Ask yourself (I mean, I am asking myself), Today..
STOP listening to emotions (you "won't" if you think you "can't")
STOP living in fear (am I trusting GOD or listening to my fears?)
STEP out in Faith....(unquestioned obedience to GOD, not me, for Pete's sake!)
okay, now I can not talk, type and tell you all of this without doing it myself....so this morning, even though I have been on the couch, fighting the sniffles,sneezing, coughing, stuffy head, fever and aches...I got up, and pushed a button to take my next step on my creative journey.
Details soon, but for today, whatever you have been putting off because of anything I have mentioned above, regardless of
how crappy you may feel,
how afraid you are,
how others may react,
do it..because you really do want to live a beautiful wonderful life
okay, you know me too well..a little hint:
I truly love your posts Stephanie!
Posted by: Darla | February 25, 2011 at 08:23 AM
yes you wrote what i feel thank you....2 quotes to share
if you always do what you've always done
you'll always be what you've always been
if you want something different, do something different.
~unknown
Trust in God...Believe in You....a winning combination
~jeanie d
best wishes with your ventures have a wonderful day and remember to rest to get well to live more wonderful days.
Posted by: jeanie | February 25, 2011 at 08:41 AM
Awesome post! I needed it!
And Jeanie, thanks for your 2 quotes. Love them!
Happy Friday
Posted by: Cindy (Junque Art) | February 25, 2011 at 09:13 AM
great post. Love the framed piece.
Posted by: Deb J | February 25, 2011 at 10:33 AM
Very nice post and I love the picture! Sorry you are not feeling well. So excited to hear/see what you are up to next!
Posted by: SusanC | February 25, 2011 at 10:53 AM
I love the canvas. Hope you feel better, thanks for kick in the pants that I needed today :) I love to read your blog everyday .. it truly inspires me to be better and trust in the plan my life has for me.
Posted by: Cim Allen | February 25, 2011 at 11:51 AM
Thank you for the post today...even though you aren't feeling well. Get better soon! Your creative self just made another beautiful creation for all of us to look at and be happy. I love it that you are so 'real' and say those things that the rest of us just think but don't voice because, 'what would others think'. Thank you from the bottom of my little heart. (insert a little red heart) :D
Posted by: Deborah | February 25, 2011 at 12:21 PM
A great post to start the weekend off with ...thank you ;)
Posted by: Martha Richardson | February 25, 2011 at 12:24 PM
Oh my...are you sure you're not hiding under my desk??? Thanx for always sharing your heart. Love the framed pic too!!! ~J~
Posted by: Josie | February 25, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Wonderful post! I have begun re-reading Simple Abundance and am trying to look deep within myself and "find" ME again. Sometimes we screw up but tomorrow is another day. Thanks :)
Posted by: Gail S. | February 25, 2011 at 07:41 PM
I like your signature ;]
Posted by: Ambrosia Clark | February 26, 2011 at 09:09 AM
Romans 7:15
I LOVE this one! Thanks for sharing. You are so inspiring, talented and real. What a gift you are! Thanks a million.... here's a hug and hope you feel better! :)
Posted by: Lwilder89 | February 26, 2011 at 10:13 AM
There is a job posting for a local ortho specialist that I really want but that mean-guy the devil keeps me from pushing the right button. Today I was catching up on your posts and bam--hit me like a ton of rocks. I've been in constant prayer to release my spirit of fear and just go for it. They may say no but at least I'm ready to try! Thanks so much for the kick in the pants. I really needed it and so appreciate your honesty! PS. Your work is awesome!
Posted by: ana roat | March 01, 2011 at 01:27 PM
Lovely. Do you know what makes me happy? The fact that you are open with your faith, using scripture comfortably, and also saying Adam ate the "damn" apple. Thank you for being so refreshing. I look forward to following your blog. :)
Posted by: fancyscrapper | March 02, 2011 at 11:27 AM
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful = )....Life !
Posted by: Nicole | September 15, 2011 at 01:48 PM