The fresh, icy breath of a new year has arrived and with it the many hopes, dreams, aspirations, and challenges that typically are born with a new awakening. I use the word "awakening" because to me a new year is similar to arising from a long, deep sleep. Perhaps a little groggy at first, and maybe we need to wipe away the old sleep from our eyes, but we eventually become fully aware that a new day has arrived. The shards of light trying to break through the blinds, remind us that we have appointments, obligations, responsibilities, and commitments that must be dealt with as well - some good and maybe some not so good. But also, they remind us that we can try new things, do things better, and travel down a path we've never trod before.
The interesting thing to me is that our new inspirations and plans directly intersect with our daily "chores" for lack of a better term. Its is at that crossing point that we sometimes find the futile results of our labor. The important and good things (God, family, friends, etc.) seem to consume our time and eventually our desires and ambitions wane like the setting sun. We (me) then blame the clock on the wall for not having enough numbers.
So therein lies the dilemma. How do find the time (and strength) to do both? That is a question I will try to answer in 2015. Perhaps in realigning my goals with my obligations so that they are on a more parallel path? Maybe better time management? I would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions.
I do find one verse from Philippians that says "I can do all things through him who gives me strength." I think the key word to that passage is identifying who the "him" really is and could be. Should be an interesting year.
JZ
The interesting thing to me is that our new inspirations and plans directly intersect with our daily "chores" for lack of a better term. Its is at that crossing point that we sometimes find the futile results of our labor. The important and good things (God, family, friends, etc.) seem to consume our time and eventually our desires and ambitions wane like the setting sun. We (me) then blame the clock on the wall for not having enough numbers.
So therein lies the dilemma. How do find the time (and strength) to do both? That is a question I will try to answer in 2015. Perhaps in realigning my goals with my obligations so that they are on a more parallel path? Maybe better time management? I would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions.
I do find one verse from Philippians that says "I can do all things through him who gives me strength." I think the key word to that passage is identifying who the "him" really is and could be. Should be an interesting year.
JZ
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