If we can be completely honest with ourselves, we might find that living our dreams is only as far away as we let them be.  Whether it’s losing weight, starting your own business, being able to stay home with kids, publish a book, or remodel the house, I am beginning to believe the biggest stumbling block is our own self.  We throw the flags, put up the walls . . . we set the limits to our own potential.

Because isn’t it true that we all have incredible potential?  Isn’t it true that where there’s a will, there’s a way?

A fellow mother in the area lost 50 pounds in a year and five months, using determination, exercise and a modified diet.  She kissed being unhealthy goodbye and loves being ten sizes smaller.  She feels like she can fly.

My sister-in-law has jumped whole-heartedly into developing her own handmade clothing shop, Seraphim Baby.  Life throws us hard knocks sometimes, but we can choose whether we will do what it takes to survive.  Or, we can take a leap and do that which we love, bring our talents together, and see what happens.  I’m a strong believer in trying and having no regrets for giving it a shot, so long as we do our best.

For myself, I realize I’m not trying my best.  I have excuses, good ones, too.  I find that I have yet to put all my energy into one effort.  Even if my one effort includes many different tasks, I don’t feel like I’ve channeled my energy well, which might help explain the fatigue, restlessness, and going in circles.

Here’s to admitting the problem, one of the first steps in recovery, right?  Here’s to no excuses.

Here’s to jumping in with both feet.  And on these dog days of summer, that sounds pretty good.

I can hear my kids now:  “Cannonball!”