Powerful Perspective

I don't know about you but my bank account has not yet caught up with my life or taste. At times this reality can be quite daunting! Just the other day I was telling one of my friends how I wish there was just this reserve of cash somewhere so whenever I needed wanted anything I could just pull from the reserve. Essentially, creating a life in which I want for nothing! 

However, since that is not realistic, I have to make it do what it do which includes my least favorite thing to do: saying "no" to myself and to my friends. I want to do it all and see it all and be it all. So, that is like the worst solution ever to me! As of late, I am actually learning how to better prioritize things I want to do and this has been really helpful in me not feeling so down about not being able to do everything. 

A couple of months ago, I was cruising the internet looking for a race or two to sign up for and before I knew it I had like 5 races I wanted to do! Slow down! Races are not cheap and especially when you start talking about running races in San Juan or Chicago or anywhere other than at home! I also plan on spending my 30th birthday in Kenya. I have some bridal showers, baby showers, my daily life, register for full marathon (Check), other random fun things (like signing up for this Divas Half Marathon), my wardrobe, new running shoes, and several other things that require my financial attention. So, I prioritized what I want and need to do instead of overwhelming myself sans calculating the fact that I am not a patrillionaire. What it came down to is that Kenya is top priority! I will starve before I miss out on purchasing that plane ticket for myself! I mapped out a savings plan and I refuse to falter (aka steal money from savings for frivolous things). 

At any rate, I was chit-chatting with one of my dolls about life and signing up for the Divas race and how we both had a lot of things on our social calendars, on top of regular life expenses. We were saying how we want to do it all and we just had to make it all work and possibly say no, etc. She began to list out all the things she had coming up and how she felt things were going to play out. Then she said something that blessed my entire soul:

"but it's all a blessing because these things means I've been blessed to have friends and to have events to opt to go to or not. I shall not complain!"

 That touched me so much! I always hear and read about keeping the right perspective in all things. In fact, two of the books I am reading ("Battlefield of the Mind" and "Monday Morning Choices") are all about perspective and how to change one's thoughts in order to be more successful . However, hearing her say that really hit home for me. It was a real life example of the power of perspective. She made a great point because I truly enjoy the gift of friends which allows me life experiences that I will never forget. So, I will not complain. I will just continue to make it do what it do (pray, exercise self-control, and enjoy)! 

Special shout to my "Bih" (why I call her that is for another day and time) for being an inspiration over my life! God is definitely using you to be an inspiration!