September seems like such a cliche time to start fresh, as does January, but this is the time of year I’m in, & I feel as if I’m starting fresh with a few things.
Blogging - I haven’t blogged in months, but I’ve decided to start up again. I don’t know how often I’ll update my entries, but I’ll do so when I can.
Fitness - I’ve renewed my commitment to exercise & to get fit. This is in part due to a walkathon I’m going to register for, but also for my general health. I’m also drinking more water & eating a lot healthier. This way of life is also cheaper, in the short term as well as in the long run, because it’ll mean improved health & eating a lot more locally on my part.
Walk With God - I’ve never really let myself walk away from God, but I haven’t been the most faithful of followers. Lately I’ve been reading the Bible more, & making a concious effort to pray in a way that puts the focus on God & on praising Him, as opposed to my needs & wants. Yes, I still bring my needs & wants & concerns to God, but I’ve chosen to praise & adore Him first, as it’s all about God, & not about me. I’ve also started to learn how to prayerfully read Scripture & to pray from Scripture, whether this is directly quoting Scripture as I pray or “reminding” God of what His Word says & of His promises to us. Thankfully He never does forget, but He wants to hear from us about anything, whether for ourselves or for others, or just to say “Thanks” to Him & “I love You!”
Friendships - there are many friends I haven’t been the most faithful in keeping in touch with, & I’ve decided to renew contact with them. Many ways to do this these days! I can’t really afford to call long distance, & so I’m grateful for the many people I have on my Facebook list, as well as for those who’re on my e-mail list. I haven’t been emailing too much in the past several months, but I’m slowly starting again.
Residence - I’m not moving this month, but I am on 1 October. Even though I’m housesitting a lot this month, I’m still able to spend time at home doing the final sorting of boxes I’ve already gone through & packing up what I want. What a great time this’s been for me, the month of August, as I’ve gone through many of my things, purging & cleaning & giving away. I have lots more to give away yet, I’m sure! I want this move to be as simple as possible, & I want to move there with a fresh slate, so to speak.
So, yeah. Those are a few ways in which I’m starting over, & it feels great!
