Expectancy for Greatness - 2020 Vision

“I just needed to change my glasses to see it. 

Change the song I was singing.

Lifting our voices in thankfulness and praise - 

is like changing the lense on our glasses. 

Life  becomes clearer and more brilliant.”

As we approach the new year, I know that out of this last year has come clarity on purpose. There is a sense of direction and an excitement to walk in  clear vision. An excitement to walk with purpose and clarity in 2020. 

As I ponder the past year, I tend to wince a wee bit and then look at the beginning of 2020 with a “hurry, let's finish this year up quick and move on! let's get out of this year as quick as possible as this year resembles a lot of uncomfortable and pain”.

Now that is honest feelings but... what is the truth? 

For me, my truth is the year has been a year of uncomfortable and pain, but it is also a year of learning to walk with integrity in the pain and grief!  It has been a year of growth, learning about myself, ALOT! stepping outside of my comfort zone. 

This morning began the Christmas holidays at our house and everyone slept in, including myself. Ahh..Pure Bliss!! I woke up, and as I often do, began my thankful dialogue. Today tho, I reflected on the words I had spoken the night before to someone close to me, “this has been the most painful year of my life” 

And then I realized, I have been so busy examining what did not work, what was painful, the mistakes, what isn’t,  that I was ignoring the wonderful times and the richness of my life, the gifts that came from the year. A trip to Greece and Iceland, (a dream come true) new friendships, deeper friendships, my business growing, a more intimate walk with God, a trip to California to attend a conference, personal growth, spiritual growth,  and the list goes on. So much richness in the year! And the year, even the discomfort and hard stuff...it was preparing me for more, more.

I just needed to change my glasses to see it. Change the song I was singing.

Lifting our voices in thankfulness and praise is like changing the lense on our glasses. Life  becomes clearer and more brilliant.

What do you want to accomplish in year 2020? How has this last year prepared you for what you want to do in your life? In the new year? What world-changing dream makes your heart beat faster? Do you have the vision and clarity you desire?

 Life is overwhelming at times and if we look at the big picture and where we want to be someday, it can feel so far away and unattainable.

Start with today. What can you do today? set daily, weekly, monthly attainable goals. Keep dreaming! Keep reaching higher and challenging yourself. Step outside your comfort zone, no matter how scary and uncomfortable it feels.

You are worthy of reaching that dream, those goals. The world needs you to walk in a boldness that allows you to set goals and reach them.

Let’s welcome 2020 in with an expectancy for greatness!