Something New

Well, it's a new year and I don't feel all that new. I'm a little uncertain of what this year holds. (I guess that means I've lost the crystal ball that told me of my future in years past. Geez.) I guess what I mean is I'm looking some severe education burnout right in the face and I'm not sure what steps will be necessary to remedy it! I don't feel that my calling has changed. I feel that what I'm being asked to do in my job has changed. I'm not so sure the two match each other any more so it may be time to do a little less complaining and a little more reflection.

I used to make only resolutions that I knew I could keep: This year I will gain 10 pounds, not start smoking, and work too much! That way I was a success at the end of the year. Last year, I got rid of a great amount of clutter in my house. This year I would like to get rid of a different kind of clutter. I want to get rid of the things that make me unhealthy. I want to get rid of the unnecessary expenses that make me ...less wealthy. And most importantly, I want to get rid of the things that are pulling my focus away from God. This is not going to be a year of starting new things, but a year of quitting the old! This year I'm gonna be a quitter!!!