The year didn’t begin with any auspicious resolutions or a motivational word or any personal ambition; but, things have a way of working out.
Last month a friend and I chatted about goals, which led to her sharing a workbook of exercises to reflect on the past year and envision the coming year. As I shifted from reflecting to envisioning, I felt prompted to stop procrastinating and read Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy. Before finishing that I reopened Atomic Habits by James Clear. Both are on point with complementary methods for goal setting and procrastination-management.
I immediately began making adjustments in my habits and already I’m appreciating positive results. With clear goals, a plan and by being intentional, I’ve gained traction.
Two years ago I stepped away from my corporate career into an unknown, unplanned future. It’s been an adventure, literally. We travel a lot, mostly by RV but occasionally by air. We’re currently in Belize for a month. I love to travel, but travel isn’t my goal; my goal is writing and sharing my work.
I began water painting three years ago to break the monotony during quarantine. Last year I didn’t paint much. I wanted to, but I rarely made it a priority. By being intentional, I’ve changed that. For the past month I’ve painted almost daily and I’ve sold my first painting. My art is now available at a shop on Caye Caulker and a gallery in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize with potential for more. Etsy’s next.
I embrace the opportunity for transformation and growth.
Patience, practice, perseverance and God’s grace are getting me there.
I recently ran across 2 of my prior blogs:
- Our Own Oasis: It gives me pause. (7/26/2006 – 8/6/2011)
- A Mother’s Angst (9/17/2008 – 7/31/2011)
I currently post irregularly on these 2 sites:
- A View from the Pews (7/27/2011 – )
- Substack: Let’s Do This! (1/29/2022 – )
Showing up here, at FGHart.com, is a step toward my goals. A pile of half-written drafts are the unpublished evidence of prior revival attempts, but … this time I mean it. This post will be published.
With this post, I hereby renew my commitment to my own aspirations as an artist and author. I publicly declare my intention to post regularly. You can be my accountability partner.
Cheers!
