Secrets! I have a fun secret that soon will no longer be a secret because I’m going to share it with all of you. Yes, the cat will be out of the bag! My stomach has butterflies just thinking about it. Keep reading!! … lol.
Most people make New Year’s resolutions at this time of year. I do not. What I do is choose something I want to work on in my personal development journey … something that will strengthen my “woman of wonder” status.
Pastor Favour asked the following question the other day on twitter:
“Which three words would define your personal development for 2009?”
I had already been thinking about this very thing. I had one in mind but I needed to stop and think of two more. Off the top of my head I listed courage, risk/faith, and focus. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about those three things ever since especially courage.
For someone who prefers to play it safe, deciding to focus on courage is pretty risky business!! Wouldn’t you say?
Ok so my first order for courage is to share a secret with you. It doesn’t necessarily mean that I’m going to do this secret. I’m just letting it be known. It’s my way of throwing it out to the universe to see what, if anything, will happen. Are you ready? Drum roll please …
I have had a secret desire for years to …. to …. to …. sigh … ok ok … I’ll just say it…. to enter a fitness competition. There it’s out. And the world hasn’t come to an end, at least not yet! … lol.
That’s right! … a fitness competition. So why haven’t I? Because I’m scared to death! Talk about putting yourself out there!! Do I have that much courage – that much faith & risk taking ability – that much focus? No, not in this moment but I just might be willing to explore the possibility this year … maybe… sorta… LOL. It certainly would strengthen my “woman of wonder” status, wouldn’t it?!
I’m trusting that by mustering up the courage to share my secret with the world is the first baby step towards victory!
How do you plan to strengthen your “woman of wonder” status in 2009? Which three words will describe your personal development focus this year? What secret desire do you wish to accomplish?
Oh do share!! Inquiring minds want to know!! =)
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My three words are empower, strengthen and engage. I will empower myself and others to be the best that we can be. I will strengthen myself and help others to strengthen the areas that are weak, and I will engage in learning and growing in new areas and offer assistance to others who do the same.
My three focus words for 2009 are:
surrender, discovery, and wholeness.
I would like to surrender my life completely to God. That, in itself, is a journey. I’d like to be open to discovering God’s Will for my life . . . to discover who I am in Christ. And last, I would like to achieve a sense of wholeness in my life: mind, body, and soul.
steadfast, satisfied, curious
Steadfast:
I start many things, but groan at the day to actually do it. (I wrote a christmas play for my church this year and then didn’t want to show up on the day the program was presented, or for the many practices.)
Tuesday I start English classes at the Embassy for many different levels. I will not compare myself to my husband (who is well-respected for many reasons) and I will do my best for the employees’ best interest. I will not worry about what Kevin’s collegues think of me.
Satisfied:
I will be glad with what I accomplish for my family, myself, and the Lord.
Curious:
I will wonder at the world around me and ask questions.
It just so happens I lift weights and I think it’s great you want to enter a fitness competition.
I post at a women’s fitness board where there are a lot of figure competitors, and they all love the experience of competing.
If this is your dream then go for it. :OD
Good on you! Entering a competition or ‘challenge’ is a great motivator! I am taking clients through a 20week challenge starting February. My three words for the year have to be Paint, Paint, and Paint! The more I paint, the more I realise this is a driving passion. If I don’t paint, I wilt like a parched flower. My challenge? Set up an art blog.. scary!!
Healing, Discovery,
Healing~ I want to work on healing some past “hurts” and heal up those wounds.
Discovery~ I want to discover “my place” in life and work on being my true self.
Empower~ I want to help empower other women to break free from what is holding them back from being their true selves.
I think you entering a competition is a wonderful idea!
Live your dreams to the fullest!
It’s Time to Shine in 2009!
I have my black belt test this spring, and I am terrified. There is no reason, just the irrational fear of “testing”. But God will be there with me!