357 More Days to Go

Here we are a week into the new year and we have witnessed massive bird, fish, and crab kills across the globe, a solar eclipse, a meteor shower, and impending snow storm, and a man with a golden voice redeem himself. Im not sure what God is trying to tell us just yet but I suspect (S)He is telling us to get right or else. I cant help but to think of that late eighties movie with a less scandalous Demi Moore, where she gives up her life to stop the apocalypse. The first sign of danger was weird weather, followed by an even weirder sign- massive fish kill. Its all pretty freaky if you ask me but its a good motivator to make the best of what's left, however long that may be. You would think with the northern magnetic pole sliding into Russia I would be in panic mode but truth be told, Im not. I just pray and ask God for a little more time and a little more mercy while striving to give my life over to Him in every way possible. Again this is an uphill battle at times, but I've gotten better at limiting the negative talk and selfish actions. Im still working on my temper and envy issues. They surface from time to time but I am quick to remind myself that nothing is worth all the energy anger takes and envy is a waste of time, a cyclical cesspool of self induced anxiety. Anyway, for some reason everyone sees this year as their year of progress... I too am among those who have christen MMXI an equation for excellence but not just on the personal or professional front but on another level. Something tells me that this year will not a walk in the park. It will be full of hard decisions, long hours of putting my nose to the grindstone, and tossing out old habits for new and improved flexible ways of doing things- throwing out the book... and yes YES, success is on the other end of that. Does that mean I will be a million divorce attorney/mediator? Yeah but probably not within the year. I will however have laid the groundwork for it. Does it mean I will be that ever elusive size 12 once more? Again, we'll get there but lets create a habit of healthy; if Im still downing Butch burgers on any day but my birthday, I have work to do, and this is the year to do it. I figure if Haley Barbour can kinda sidestep his racist prick ways and free the Scott sisters (emphasis on the kinda) I can step up my game. Its only a week in and the possibilities are still limitless but given the strange wave of events, time definitely isn't. And just think its not even 2012 yet. I just want to emerge on the other side of this 357, a person ready for anything... and yes I kind of regret saying that as God and I have a funny relationship- He really takes me through changes to get me to where I asked to be, and I know asking for readiness at all costs is going to be like purifying silver in fire. But it all worth it to hear in the end, whenever that may be, "well done my child...well done." Lets pray that we have more than 357 days left... hey! its just now getting good!