Yesterday and Today

8/23 7 a.m.
I am the master of squeezing as much as you possibly can into a day. Today was no exception. Quality tasks no doubt but nonetheless busy. In the midst of all of my running around there were profound moments of clarity. One thing I learned, yet again, is how much I am capable of when I set my mind to a thing.
During my quiet time with the Lord this morning the Holy Spirit gave me this..."Mediocrity can't stand next to greatness. You can be average or amazing but you cannot be both. Choose your way." Pretty deep huh?

8/24 7:33 a.m.
As I come back to "regular life" after 21 days of fasting I clearly see specific areas of my life that are changing. It's funny because I thought that during the fast is when I would see all these miraculous transformations but it has been in the days following that have been most impactful. I am not so eager to immediately go back to certain behaviors; junk food, candy and chocolates, countless cups of coffee and tea...and who knows how much sugar. Don't get me wrong I couldn,'t wait to head down to Madcap for a latte but the presence of control is very prevelant right now. Before I simply justified everything. Hard day at work? Latte. Frustrattion? Latte. No reason at all? Latte. The difference now is the ackowledgment of the habit/addiction and my power to choose my behavior. Do I have to have coffee everyday all day? No. Would I rather enjoy a good up now and again? Yes. I have the power to make my own decision and not let an outside force dictate me. Now that revelation deserves a latte!! Just kidding...