***2014 Reflections*** What a day! What a week! What a month! What a year! Those phrases can all end with a variety of marks (?!$@...) and mean things both positive and negative. There are times when I say that Im on a roller coaster, and LIFE is truly one long ride. As I end 2014 and am just weeks from turning 42, I decided to take a few moments and reflect. Last year I took a job working in a school. And although I love my kids, and youth in general, I didnt really see myself working in education. The Lord used that time to open my eyes to how much enjoyment I got from assisting those kids in working with and around their learning disabilities and illnesses. I have been able to take that new found passion into the counseling office, and have had the privilege of working with several pre teens and teenagers, that I previously would have preferred meet with another therapist. I love how one life can affect another. I have seen how everyone, at every age, needs encouragement. Everyone also wants a friend, wants to be in love, and doesnt want to be alone. I have also seen how kids are affected by change - even it is something planned like moving or a schedule change. So here is my thought - If I can be that 1 person to share my love and joy with another child, teenager or person, I WILL! When I tell someone that they are not alone - I REALLY mean it (a simple concept that many screw up). I also want to reflect back on how I look at things. Sure, everyone has their opinion - and some people should keep it to themselves, but it really comes down to PERSPECTIVE and making COUNSCIOUS choices. We all have a past, with hurt, pain, joy and found memories....and we are ALL capable of changing. Specifically, if what youve been doing isnt working or making you happy - then change it! Sometimes the most SIMPLE things in life get ignored because we are instead so focused on something too BIG that is completely out of our realm. After all, who is in charge? GOD is, not you (at least my belief). As I continue, I must reflect on my children Ethan and Gabe. I cant imagine life without my boys and that is something that I have to entrust to God every single day. Every day is a blessing, a gift of time to spend with them, teach them, laugh, love them, tell them how much I love them, tell them how proud I am of them. I know every other parent reading this is saying well, of course!. So here is something to think about - - - When your child gets a D or F, do you still love them? Do you talk about it and know the reason for the grade? Or, do you send them shame and guilt and punishment over something that is just a point in time???? This is something that I have had to address as a parent, but also remember growing up how my brother and I were treated in respect to grades. One lesson - Its okay to make your own path and not be a follower. Its okay to make your own decisions based on your perspective and life experiences. Its okay to not be perfect and not agree with anyone else. REALLY! You should try it! Over the past year specifically, I have learned that life is NOT fair, people really do lie, and let you down, and just because a door opens doesnt mean that you walk through it. With that all being said, I believe that everything happens for a reason and that through my faith and trust in God, that He can take any situation and turn it into a positive. I am never so far off my path, that HE cant or wont put me right where I need to be at the right time - Praise God for that! (even when I dont understand)! In 2014, I have made new friends and acquaintances through network marketing companies. These people, for the most part, are REAL! I have learned many bits of wisdom through respected leaders, local leaders and friends. Unfortunately, it saddens me that many people think network marketing is some kind of joke, or second class (afterthought) thing to do. Its all about being who you are; be true to yourself. For me, I have learned that my why or reason for doing what I do, is much deeper than I once thought. Sure we ALL want things that are nice or better, be able to buy a newer car or bigger house, or to live debt free. BUT . . . . I have learned that my gifts really are my why; and that when I truly love myself and am joyful, then I can love others, bring them joy and assist each of them in becoming who they are. So that is my why, my mission statement. In 2015 I want to build up my residual income so that I can spend MORE TIME making memories with my family! I still work at Janesville Psychiatric clinic several days a week, and have found that A Leisure Life is able to offer people the ability to earn money while making memories with friends and family! I did spend some months with Nerium as well (and still use the products!), but found a better fit for me. Whether its taking a family vacation for the first time, or traveling to the National Parks, or sunbathing on every warm beach on the Earth!! I AM proud to be apart of the Leisure Life family and look forward to MANY happy years to come. With all of that being said - - - - I wish everyone HEALTH, WEALTH, PROSPERITY, PEACE and LOVE in 2015 :)
Posted on: Tue, 30 Dec 2014 23:42:07 +0000
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