I am here, starting this blog today because Lent is coming up and I want to do something different. In the past, I have always given up something that I really loved, a true sacrifice, but a lot of the same. This year I thought about doing something different. What if this year I take a good look at myself and challenge myself to be better? How can I make God smile at the way I am living my life everyday, and to be aware of that thought all day long? It would be hard and it would be a sacrifice because it will mean looking within and being truthful about myself. It will also mean more kindness especially to the ones that don't, in my mind deserve it, but it would also remold me into someone who is new and improved. If I could open up my heart and mind more, I can listen better, maybe put my pride on the back burner and pay attention to what God REALLY wants from me!
I will be blogging about all the things that I think I need to work on , things that inspire me and things that bring me closer to God. I hope you might feel inspired to challenge yourself as well and live with the awareness of what makes God smile too. If we make a conscious effort to change, not only do you feel better , but it has a wonderful ripple effect as it touches everyone in your path. And so the journey begins...........
