The beginning of another work week and another Quote of the Day. It is very easy to look around and point out the things I want to change about my journey. And I find it just as easy to put a band-aid on something, gain some progress and not really address the underlying issue that caused that particular point to become a problem in the first place. That happens with so much regularity that I, at times, get overwhelmed with it. What I have had to adopt is the idea that slow and steady is the correct path for me. See, I’m not on a diet. This is a new life that I am trying to build. That requires patience, effort, sacrifice and an awful lot of self examination. It is in these times of reflection that I try to focus most on why I do the things I do. What is it that has lead that to be part of my routine. When I can address my thought on the matter I find it far easier for me to change the behavior that comes from it. Along my path, the times of true transformation have stemmed from those things that I confronted, thought about, and ultimately adjusted my thinking. For me, changing my behavior in the moment won’t keep that same stumbling block from catching me again. But when I change my thinking, now I have set my feet on a new path where that stumbling block is much easier to avoid. In a weird way it reminds me of an old joke. “A blonde walks into the doctor’s office. They sit down and tell the doctor that it hurts everywhere. They take their index finger and start pointing to different regions of the body exclaiming “Ouch” every time. The doctor takes a deep breath and tells the blonde to stop using that finger because their finger is broken.” If the blond leaves and just stops using their index finger yes, the immediate pain will be gone but the lingering issue remains to crop up again and again. If the blonde has their finger put in a splint to heal the pain is also gone but now it is not likely to hurt them again. See the difference? Take a moment today and make sure you are confronting what it is that you are trying to correct. Have a blessed day, y’all! Stay safe, stay dry and enjoy another beautiful day.
