It is hard to b
elieve that 2011 is almost over! Are you feeling satisfied with what you have accomplished this last year? I know, why am I bringing up accomplishing goals in the midst of holiday busyness? Well, it could be the perfect opportunity to go back to the beginning of the year goals and congratulate yourself on all that you have successfully accomplished – in any and all areas of your life – work, personal, physical, financial, spiritual, and relational. And then, find one actionable item you can check off your list that will make a significant difference to your job, business, and life. You have 2 weeks to do it!
Recently, our worship leader at church shared about her trip to Zimbabwe and how grateful the women she met were. Did these dear women have a lot? No! In fact, having three meals a day is not option for many people living in some of the poorest regions of the world. However, these women were content with what they had -whatever that was.
So, in the midst of our accomplishing our goals – it is important that we don’t lose sight of being grateful for what we have.
And so, though this blog posting is on goals – it is a perfect time of year to reflect upon the blessings. I love what Charles Dickens said “Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many – not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.”
