Imperfect Progress

"Progress. Just make progress. It’s okay to have setbacks and the need for do-overs. It’s okay to draw a line in the sand and start over again—and again. Just make sure you’re moving the line forward. Move forward. Take baby steps, but at least take steps that keep you from being stuck. Then change will come. And it will be good.” Excerpt From Unglued Lysa TerKeurst https://books.apple.com/us/book/unglued/id585305608 This material may be protected by copyright. Imperfection, such a tough word to swallow. See, I like everything in straight rows, without mess, without trouble. Hmmm, the key word here is I LIKE. But, that's just not how realy life works. Through the years of blogging, I have shared many journeys. Journeys of Faith. Journeys of diagnoses. Journeys of the roles I live. Even several journeys of my struggle with weight. I hope I have expressed the need for imperfection. Yet, here I am, January 2022, still seeking perfection and the easy way. Well, this isn't going to be easy. Life isn't easy. I will be on a roller coaster of ups and downs, but in the end I will hit the end with my arms up screaming in joy that I've made it. What am I talking about? For once and for all, I am embarking on my journey through thick and thin. For once, I am committed to staying on the coaster. I know there will be highs and lows. Good days and bad days. But, I have to do this. One time, my sister said, if I don't take care of myself, she will bury me by the time I turn 50. Wowzers. It shook me to the core. Made me think. Yet, I took no action, no commitment to heal myself inside and out. Lately, I found a counselor and am working on healing the inside. Now it's time to take hold and work on the outside. Today, I signed up for Nutrisystem. Total nervous wreck in preparation. A great feeling of enthusiasm and anxiety. Will I succeed? Will I be able to make the changes I need? Truth is, I don't know. I do know that I have a word this year. It's persistent. I will not give up and give in to the chaos. Here's the good news, imperfection is ok. As long as I stay the course and don't give up, I am succeeding. So please, cheer me on as I embark on this journey. Text me to check in and send me a cheerleader emoji. I GOT THIS! Until next time, take care and God bless!