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Most everyone wants to know the outcome before starting an endeavor. They want to know how it’s going to turn out to see if it’s worth their time. Unfortunately, that’s not how it works.

We must take that leap of faith into the unknown to reap the rewards of our input. Nothing can replace this. Even though we can trick ourselves into believing otherwise. There are no shortcuts and there isn’t much that you can do to relieve that sense of discomfort except taking that risk over and over again.

We must learn to accept growth. Being uncomfortable. Just as the performer accepts the pre-show ritual of vomiting before walking onto the stage, we must integrate it into our lives, accept it and evolve because of it.

Otherwise, what’s our options? Remain stagnate?

No thanks.

One of my best friends passed away a few years back to cancer. She fought until the end like the true warrior she was. She said there was one positive thing that came from the moment she received the diagnosis and that she immediately knew what was most important in her life. In a matter of moments her priorities were instantly in order. There was no confusion. No distractions. It was crystal clear. It was her family and her passion for telling stories.

Can we boil down in a moment what is paramount in our lives without the diagnosis of cancer? Maybe not in a matter of moments, but over time, I believe we can.

We must not get distracted in the big picture, nor on a daily basis with what we are intending to attract into our lives. Another words, what we’re focusing on. If our goal is to get into better physical condition and improve our overall health, we must have the discipline to remain focused throughout the day. Going for a 2 mile jog in the morning and then sitting on the couch watching TV and eating junk food the rest of the day won’t work.

I get it. In today’s world there is so much to get distracted by. So simplify. Would being on your phone 3 hours a day checking your Instagram account or Twitter feed or any other activity that you indulge in as a distraction to keep you from facing what is important be worth it? I guess it depends on how clear you are with your priorities.

Maybe you should get clear on that first and then simplify your life to do those things.

Some of the most beautiful shades of Blue I have ever seen have come from nature.

I’ve seen Blue skies in Montana that can’t compare to any other. Aqua Blue waters in Hawaii which take my breath away.

Blue flowers in mountain meadows I didn’t believe could exist in the world.

So many shades of Blue. So many opportunities to see the beauty around me.

What’s your favorite shade?

I’m the first to call myself out when it comes to not setting goals nearly enough. And not just setting them, but writing them out as short, mid and long-term goals.

Here’s why: The act of thinking it through and writing them out is an exercise in clarification itself. Getting clear on what is important to you, what you’re passionate about and where you intend to end up in 1-3 months, 6 months to 1 year and in 5-10 years can only benefit your process.

I’ve heard if you fail to plan then you plan to fail. I’m not sure about that, but I do know the chances of me remaining on task through the week increase greatly when I’ve gone through what’s important to me on Sunday morning for the upcoming week when I have time to Rest, Reflect and Rejuvenate.

I’ve never been the flashy type. I’m not drop dead gorgeous, I don’t have the body of a Greek god nor do I need to be the center of attention (only when I want to make people laugh) and I certainly don’t need a plethora of material items to make me feel secure. But, I will be a person you can count on when everything goes sideways.

Who do you want to be? I’m old enough now that I will tell people up front what they can expect from me when entering into a relationship. Whether it’s business or personal. Striving to be as transparent as possible with realistic expectations and no surprises from me. Another words, no drama.

After all, this is what I want on the other end of my relationships. I can do without the bells and whistles. Relationships become forged and bonded when under enormous pressure and times are a bit difficult. I would much rather count on someone with a steady hand and a sound mind than a person with a bunch of bling bling.

What say you?