Sue's Birthday

One of my sisters birthday is today.

I admire her very much. She lives her life in a way that truly reflects her values and desires.

She has not been afraid to make mistakes.

Me? Well, I am stuck in safe mode. Most of us are. It is easier to stay in the rut than it is to forge our own paths. We are taught habits early on. Some are very good. I brush my teeth every morning and every night. It is ingrained. Some are not so good. I have struggled for years to stop biting my nails. Some habits are down-right bad. I have eaten my way to obesity and my health suffers for it. Some habits are deadly. People who smoke start out saying they can quit anytime. Unfortunately, it is not just a bad habit, but it is an addiction.

How do I obtain courage of my convictions? What motivates my sister to forge her own path instead of compromising herself and taking the easy way? Her desire to be true to herself shines through.

I let fear stand in my way. The world will not crash if I decide to forge my path. I know this. Yet, I know my rut better

Happy Birthday Sue! I hope to be more like you.