When I saw the picture below, with the quote, I started thinking about dreams, do they expire, or do they just change? Should I take a deep breath and try again? Or should I seriously consider: Is this really a dream that matters to me right now? Maybe I should take a deep breath . . .
. . . and begin again but this time dreaming a dream that really matters to me right now. A scripture sent to me by my wise stake president is the basis for trying again.
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
I will continue going to the gym so:
I will be able to walk (maybe not run) and not be weary or faint -
my stress will be reduced and I will think more clearly and be more focused - (squirrel!)
I will be a better person showing increased love for others, finding joy in service, peace
And I will be happy because I will remember that I AM LOVEABLE AND CAPABLE
SHINING LIKE NEVER BEFORE!
My dream to go to the gym has not expired. I will take a deep breath and continue to workout as I remember my reasons for doing so. Then, when I receive my mission call, I may discover the gym is not an option. My dream will then change as I consider alternatives such as walking and an exercise routine instead going to a gym.
For me, it is important that I remember WHY I have a dream and I believe the scripture
Isaiah 40:31says it all! As you can see in the pictures below, being slender, curvy, or even a unicorn is not what makes my dream important ... at Girls' Camp I walked, mostly without weariness, was somewhat focused, and felt loveable and capable - and I was very happy!
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