Wonderful Wednesday- because I am enjoying following my dreams and rising to the challenges those journeys bring!
When I was in high school my track coach said every woman should run a marathon by age 45. I turned 45 on February 17, 2012 and I plan to run the Philly Marathon this November. I have always thought Sun Tzu's book The Art Of Warwas an interesting book full of possibilities and I am writing my own book based on its precepts. Both these endeavors are extremely challenging. I am out of shape and on a new diet and exercise program that are working well. I have four children, a husband, a fledgling consulting business and want to restart my law career. These are all challenges to accomplishing my goals. My response to that is a hearty, "So what!" Life is hard and these two things I want to accomplish are lofty and admirable. My children would be able to say their mom is a marathon runner. My husband will love my new in shape body and brag about his marathon running wife. My book will be interesting and my family will be proud to see it in print. I will feel like a million bucks. Well, not the day after the marathon, or after an all nighter writing, but I will feel good having accomplished these things. So I think the point of this rambling blog post is that we should go for our dreams, but realize the going will be tough, but worth the trip.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
2/21/12 Terrific Tuesday
Terrific Tuesday-life is hard work, so we might as well work at something we love.
I have spent tens of thousands of hours working at laundry, dishes, making beds and wiping noses. All of these things are important, but hard work. Today I am celebrating working at something I love - writing. I have set my mind to working on my book, details later, and getting it done. It is hard work, the research, the writing, the putting everything together and finding a publication resource. But, my name is Janeane Davis and hard work does not scare me. In addition to doing the work I need to do, that I must do, for my future, I am working hard at what I love.
I have spent tens of thousands of hours working at laundry, dishes, making beds and wiping noses. All of these things are important, but hard work. Today I am celebrating working at something I love - writing. I have set my mind to working on my book, details later, and getting it done. It is hard work, the research, the writing, the putting everything together and finding a publication resource. But, my name is Janeane Davis and hard work does not scare me. In addition to doing the work I need to do, that I must do, for my future, I am working hard at what I love.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
2/20/12 Magnificent Monday
Magnificent Monday-because sometimes you have to cheer for your self because the crowd just isn't behind you In that case cheer for yourself and keep it moving!
I have spent all my adult lfe with a wonderful coach, i.e. my husband, cheering me on and telling me that I can accomplish anything to which I set my mind. I admit it got me spoiled. I have grown so accustomed to hearing him cheer me on and believing in me, I am surprised when the rest of the world doesn't act like my personal cheering section. Recently I told two people about a current pet project. One person acted interested and peppered me with well thought out and probing questions designed to help me move forward with the project and to get it done. She even talked about how my project made her want to complete a project of her own. I discussed the project with another person and she acted as if I was trying to accomplish something that not only was ridiculous, without merit and a waste of time, but beneath her consideration. Two very different reactions. The second person was a closer friend so I was upset at the lack of cheering. I always cheered for her and always encouraged all her efforts, period. I am a good coach.
I was upset about that second reaction for quite some time, then I realized I did not need that friend to cheer for me. It would have been nice,but I would get along fine without her cheers. I have learned that sometimes you have to cheer for yourself. I stopped worrying about why she did not cheer, I stopped caring about why she did not encourage me to reach for the stars as I had done for her on numerous occasions. I am free and saved and grown. I do not need others to validate me or to acknowledge my dreams in order for them to be real and achievable. I need to realize that like I teach my young children, sometimes you have to cheer for yourself because the crowd just isn't behind you.
I have spent all my adult lfe with a wonderful coach, i.e. my husband, cheering me on and telling me that I can accomplish anything to which I set my mind. I admit it got me spoiled. I have grown so accustomed to hearing him cheer me on and believing in me, I am surprised when the rest of the world doesn't act like my personal cheering section. Recently I told two people about a current pet project. One person acted interested and peppered me with well thought out and probing questions designed to help me move forward with the project and to get it done. She even talked about how my project made her want to complete a project of her own. I discussed the project with another person and she acted as if I was trying to accomplish something that not only was ridiculous, without merit and a waste of time, but beneath her consideration. Two very different reactions. The second person was a closer friend so I was upset at the lack of cheering. I always cheered for her and always encouraged all her efforts, period. I am a good coach.
I was upset about that second reaction for quite some time, then I realized I did not need that friend to cheer for me. It would have been nice,but I would get along fine without her cheers. I have learned that sometimes you have to cheer for yourself. I stopped worrying about why she did not cheer, I stopped caring about why she did not encourage me to reach for the stars as I had done for her on numerous occasions. I am free and saved and grown. I do not need others to validate me or to acknowledge my dreams in order for them to be real and achievable. I need to realize that like I teach my young children, sometimes you have to cheer for yourself because the crowd just isn't behind you.
Friday, February 17, 2012
2/17/12 Fantastic Friday
Fantastic Friday-because turning 45 is fantastic, today I thank God for life!
Today I turned 45 years old and it is fantastic! I have never been one to lie about my age. I have tried to grow older gracefully and happily. I have taught my children that it is a blessing to grow old and that not everyone experiences that blessing. I have been saved since I was 12 years old. I have been married 22 years. I have been a mama for 16 years. In short, I have been blessed and have experienced wonderful things that far outweigh any temporary down turns. My life has been fantastic thus far and I am looking forward to what tomorrow will bring.
Today I turned 45 years old and it is fantastic! I have never been one to lie about my age. I have tried to grow older gracefully and happily. I have taught my children that it is a blessing to grow old and that not everyone experiences that blessing. I have been saved since I was 12 years old. I have been married 22 years. I have been a mama for 16 years. In short, I have been blessed and have experienced wonderful things that far outweigh any temporary down turns. My life has been fantastic thus far and I am looking forward to what tomorrow will bring.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
2/16/12 Thrilling Thursday
Thrilling Thursday-a day to look for the good in things because sometimes the thrill is hidden.
Today I have to do some chores and go on some visits I do not want to make. In fact once of the visits I am not happy to have to make. But I am getting up, getting dressed and getting a good attitude because the job has to be done. I am going to behave as though I am thrilled to do all I have to do and look for the thrill, the secret good thing in what I have before me. Often we put off things we don't want to do or avoid seeing people for things we think will be unpleasant. Perhaps in those actions we miss the blessing God has in store for us. Today I shall look for the hidden thrills around me and I am confident my life will be better as a result.
Today I have to do some chores and go on some visits I do not want to make. In fact once of the visits I am not happy to have to make. But I am getting up, getting dressed and getting a good attitude because the job has to be done. I am going to behave as though I am thrilled to do all I have to do and look for the thrill, the secret good thing in what I have before me. Often we put off things we don't want to do or avoid seeing people for things we think will be unpleasant. Perhaps in those actions we miss the blessing God has in store for us. Today I shall look for the hidden thrills around me and I am confident my life will be better as a result.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
2/15/12 Wonderful Wednesday
Wonderful Wednesday-because the day after does not have to be a let down, everyday can be wonderful, hold onto the after glow.
Many people across America spent yesterday celebrating Valentine's day. Some were thrilled because they received a trinket of perceived affection. Some were heartbroken because they were absent the desired token. Many of the thrilled are today feeling blah because the build up is done, the holiday is over, the chocolates eaten and the flowers starting to wilt. These once thrilled are the ones on my mind today.
Often we look forward to holidays, birthdays or other special occasions. Once the big day is over, we move on with our lives and the joy and excitement of the big day are quickly forgotten. Perhaps life would be better and more fulfilling if we remembered how happy the big day made us. How life would be different if we tried to hold on to our feelings of joy, happiness and childlike excitement about things to come and things enjoyed. So today I look forward to celebrating the day after, and letting the after glow linger as long as possible.
Many people across America spent yesterday celebrating Valentine's day. Some were thrilled because they received a trinket of perceived affection. Some were heartbroken because they were absent the desired token. Many of the thrilled are today feeling blah because the build up is done, the holiday is over, the chocolates eaten and the flowers starting to wilt. These once thrilled are the ones on my mind today.
Often we look forward to holidays, birthdays or other special occasions. Once the big day is over, we move on with our lives and the joy and excitement of the big day are quickly forgotten. Perhaps life would be better and more fulfilling if we remembered how happy the big day made us. How life would be different if we tried to hold on to our feelings of joy, happiness and childlike excitement about things to come and things enjoyed. So today I look forward to celebrating the day after, and letting the after glow linger as long as possible.
Monday, February 13, 2012
2/13/12 Magnificent Monday
Magnificent Monday-there is something magnificent about waking up surrounded by loved ones.
There is strength in numbers if those numbers work together in harmony of purpose. Perhaps that is the magnificence of family working together. There is also the scripture from the Bible that tells us that where two or more are gathered together in the name if God he is there in the midst. My take away from this is that if a family is working together in harmony for a purpose approved by God, the enterprise will succeed.
Today is magnificent Monday for me because I am surrounded by my loving family and we are working together for a purpose approved by God.
There is strength in numbers if those numbers work together in harmony of purpose. Perhaps that is the magnificence of family working together. There is also the scripture from the Bible that tells us that where two or more are gathered together in the name if God he is there in the midst. My take away from this is that if a family is working together in harmony for a purpose approved by God, the enterprise will succeed.
Today is magnificent Monday for me because I am surrounded by my loving family and we are working together for a purpose approved by God.
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