Just Appetizers

Temptation is something we all face daily.

It can be good or bad, but we encounter it all the time.

My commitment to writing was just challenged by my temptation to chill and hang out with my husband.

I heard that small voice tell me to just miss one day of writing and that it would be ok.

Laughing right now to myself I see how temptation works.

You know that urge that comes on you to compromise, or negotiate your commitment?

Those desires that seduce you to miss your exercise regime, forfeit your goals, and simply make decisions that block your flow.

As I was hanging with my hubby I could feel myself falling.

I jumped up and ran to my office before I totally emerged into missing my timeline.

Think how many times a week we get impulses that are silent attacks against our purpose.

Things that are more attractive than being committed and consistent.

Lets face it, being responsible and dedicated is not always exciting!

If we are not careful our daily routine of achievement may lack passion and fire at times.

Being a person who says no to fun, because you choose to stay on the path you started is not always easy…BUT it is certainly rewarding.

Tonight I made a decision of success simply by getting up and meeting my goals.

I can still have fun this week-end.

I just do not need to sacrifice my achievements for a small moment of empty pleasure.

Please do not get me wrong, I am not saying dismiss play time.

By all means play as hard as you work.

What was happening to me was not about play time but more about being pulled away from a set goal.

Right now I feel strong and even more determined because I was willing to pause on pleasure to pursue my purpose.

WOW!! Let me say that again..

I must pause on getting pleasure to pursue my purpose.

We must not follow the crowd but be willing to go solo when we set a standard.

YES!!

I had set a standard for myself and I could not allow no one or anything to get in the way!

What have you given room to in your day or week that has stopped your flow or rhythm?

Again I say, temptation is not about bad things, it could be good things.

Spending time with my spouse is good.

I had already spent time with my husband, but was tempted to prolong it and skip out on writing.

My husband did not ask me to skip it, he encouraged me to go meet my deadline.

However there was that itch for more fun time that wanted to be satisfied.

Listen…saying “NO” to self is huge!

Today we will need to say no, and the next day…and again and again.

Be encouraged that temptation is not uncommon.

Be encouraged that you will always have a way of escape.

Be encouraged that you will make decisions that count, when enticed.

Be encouraged that you are not alone, there are millions dealing with impulses daily.

Release any condemnation you may feel.

See things for what they are…temptation.