A year-- 365 days-- who knew how much could happen? I just finished reading my first blog post and I’m relieved to say that it still sounds like me, so I guess not too much has changed. I qualified everything in my first blog post by saying, “In all seriousness, this blog won't be taken too seriously. I'm going to use it as a way to provide information, workouts, recipes, healthy travel tips, and all the life that happens in between….” and I think I’ve stayed true to my word.
But if I could give you a glimpse into this year from the not-so-edited or curated side, I would tell you that it’s been extremely busy juggling a hobby turned entrepreneurial pursuit, but even more rewarding. If you told me some of the things I now know are possible through hard work, creativity, and a very talented husband-- I wouldn’t have believed you, so you might not believe me, but I’m going to tell you anyway. Actually, I’m going to let Amy Carmichael tell you in words I couldn’t agree with more than I do in this moment---
“It is a safe thing to trust Him to fulfill the desires which He creates”
― Amy Carmichael
It doesn’t always feel safe to put yourself out in front of people for them to decide whether you’re spending your time wisely or wasting it, spending your money wisely or being wreckless, whether you’re self-absorbed or genuine, whether you’re healthy or obsessive…...you get the idea.
I can tell you that when you release it to Him, knowing that He sees you in your frailest state and clothes you in His goodness, it fades quickly. God has taken a passion that I never thought would be anything but my own and given me a platform to share it. He’s affirmed to me over and over that this is worth pursuing not only monetarily, but for eternal dividends.
And if you ever wondered, He is the one that keeps me steady......so so steady
I’m getting the vibe that this life is going to go by faster than fast-- I feel it more and more each year. Certain things matter to me less than ever and others make me intensely emotional that wouldn’t have a few years ago. Seeing my 93 year-old Grandma every chance I get is one of those things and I want to look back on this and remember it, so I’m writing it down because this blog is as much for me as it is for you. While I know I have a lot yet to learn, I’m telling you with certainty: take some risks, do things that take you far outside your comfort zone, the road less traveled has some great views and booking the plane ticket is rarely a bad idea (spoken like a truly inspired millennial, huh?) .
I’ve learned that life isn’t segmented into years that starkly change from one to another, but days that weave together with little changes over long stretches that make up who we are and how we live. So live well. Whether it’s the beginning of a new year or the most mundane of days-- it’s worth doing well. None of our “big goals” happen without small steps of action, so act! I’m learning that the future happens a day at a time with no shortcuts and no reason to want them because the present is such a gift. In fact, the present is a gift that the future doesn’t offer-- so go for the things that seem out of reach.
Here’s to another year of learning how to navigate conversations that include, “I read on your blog……” or “I couldn’t sit down for a week without pain thanks to your workout……” or “what’s a macro?!”
And I welcome it all…….
