Reflection
When I saw the opening quote I thought about all the twists, turns, and bends that are a part of the Great Miami River Bike Trail.
Every time I come upon a bend, I slow down, navigate the bend successfully and then accelerate and get back up to speed just in time for another bend to greet me.
Life
For our family, the past three years have been one bend in the road after another.
We make the turn around the bend and think we are back safely on a straightaway, and then here comes another curve, another twist, and another challenge.
Recently, our dear Jordan fractured a bone in his foot. We have no idea how it happened. One day he could not put weight on his left leg.
This latest “bend” in our life will take some time, energy, and strength to navigate, but we will make it and be better equipped than ever to take on the next bend.
Effectively navigating the bends in the road of our life journeys is all about attitude and having faith that God never gives us more than we can handle.
I always write from experience.
James 1:2-4, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
P.E.A.C.E.
Jay@EagleLaunch.com
AFFIRM YOUR P.E.A.C.E.
Plan – A dream remains a dream until you write it down. Putting your dream or goal in writing is the first step in creating a PLAN to achieve it. When you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
Effort – Turning your dream/goal into reality requires a commitment to putting forth consistent and focused EFFORT toward executing your plan. Nothing great in life happens without working hard.
Attitude – The chances of achieving your dream increase exponentially if you believe you will achieve it. Remember that your ATTITUDE determines your altitude in all areas of your life.
Community – Nothing great in life happens by doing it alone. The chances of achieving your dream expand as your COMMUNITY of positive mentors and coaches expand. You become the average of the five people you spend the most time with–and yes, spending time with “people” through books and instructional videos factors into your “average.”
Energy – Chasing and achieving your dream requires optimal mental, physical, and spiritual ENERGY. So put your dream in God’s hands and nurture your mental and physical being.
