Being Brave: Progress Needed

This is part 2 to this post, where I talked about the progress I HAVE made with my one word for the year: BRAVE.  I see it is a year long process, melding BRAVENESS into my life.  It can't just happen overnight.

And luckily, I have a guide:

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.       --Psalm 32:8

So here is where I am still working on my 10 ways to be brave:

#1. Try New Foods (mostly veggies):  I did this.  For like a week.  Guess it is sort of my token "new year's resolution" that doesn't stick.   But since I read my list last week, I took some action over the weekend. Fajitas...usually when I get them I just use the meat and cheese, and leave the veggies to go to waste. This weekend? Nope. I actually USED the peppers. This is a big deal people.

#2. Speak my Mind (don't mumble):  I will ALWAYS be working on this. But I did sign up to be the vice-chair in a new playgroup we are attending. Which means I'll possibly have to speak in front of the group at times. So that seems like a bit of progress...right?  

#8. Find a babysitter & go on date nights: Hmph.  This one might take awhile.  I just found out this past weekend that there really aren't "babysitters" here in Scotland.  

The rest of the items I still need to work on sort of tie together: 

• #3. Make blogging productive
• #6. Truly run a 5K {or longer}
• #7. Take the next step with my book

All three of these items take time.  And attention. 

I clearly need a BIG change to occur to help make these items possible.  Change is sort of my fuel.  I thrive on change.  But at the same time, I'm scared of it.   Although it probably isn't the change that I am scared of as much as the work it takes to change.  To learn to be in a new place or learn a new skill. 

And here enters my friend Tracey, who I thank God I have met. {There was most definitely a reason he had us move to the Netherlands for a year.} Plus an announcement to come soon.  

Wait and see....you are excited, aren't you?

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