I write this posting totally "tongue in cheek" as I'm a behavior change specialist by trade! Behavior change is not a light switch event which is what most of us would like right? But oh no, much harder than that. We have the best of intentions...we start, we relapse, we start again...please insert the behavior change you're trying to accomplish..."always wearing a seat belt, losing weight, spending more time with your kids, daily prayer"...you name it, this process applies!
So even though I KNOW how to change from my years of graduate work, I'm just like everybody else and struggle just as much! But here are some real behavior changes in my own life that I'm noticing pretty consistently so far....
I've strung more days in a row where I've really gone to a quiet place and prayed for you all.
I'm much more likely to move from good intentions to action, when one of you is hurting and I want you to know I care.
I'm much more focused on what someone is really saying to me, for the underlying need or meaning of the dialogue, than I used to be.
I'm hugging Teddy until he falls asleep nearly every night.
I spend more time caring and less time working...and my caring "work" is what I'm drawn to do first before my work "work".
I'm staying in closer touch with friends and family.
And well yes, I'm adding more servings of vegie's and fruits each day (doesn't belong with the list above, but a change nonetheless)
I could go on and on, but the point is this...why did I wait to have cancer to STOP for a second, slow my pace, quit being so "busy", and devote more of my TIME to what I care about the most! You all know me well...my intentions & my heart have always been there and I've done OK...but my time was ever so pressed in by competing priorities!
I guess I'm only completely, pathetically, woefully human! God help us all!
It is my understanding that a habit (good or bad) takes a minimum of 21 days to develop. Why do we wait so long? I don't have an answer other then our priorities in life get out of whack (yes whack is an approved technical term ;o) ). What matters the most now is that you are re-prioritizing your life...and you are getting it done right. Seek ye first the kingdom of God and THEN all things shall come to you...my paraphrase. This world needs more people getting priorities right....praying & loving more! Thanks for the prayers....yes I can feel them and they are most appreciated. I pray you as well can feel my prayers for you and the entire Meek family. I know Ted because of work...Julie I have met via Ted & on one occasion in person....Brian, Brooke, Parker & Finley through the window of the blog thanks to Ted....the rest of you I know via my Father in heaven. Big hugs my darling Meek family from Father through me, His vessel.
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