Assessment Time...

As 2009 rapidly approaches, it's time for some personal reflection. It's time to assess my current state of being.

Am I closer to reaching my personal, financial, relationship, and career goals? Has my relationship with God grown closer over the past year or have I drifted farther from His presence? Is my inner circle of friends there for me in the ways that I need them to be? Have I embraced the continuously evolving individual that dwells within me?

These are just a few of the many questions that I will be asking myself in the coming weeks. This process will take a great deal of time, but it is so important. This assessment has nothing to do with New Year's resolutions, rather it has everything to do with being the person I've been called to be. I sincerely believe that each year I should be a better person (in every area) than I was in the preceding year. I know some of my friends strongly believe that while we're in our 20s we should just be having fun, but I completely disagree. I went to high school to "just have fun", I went to college to build upon my knowledge base and prepare for my future, and now in my 20s, it's all about striving to reach my destiny an chasing my dreams.

As my life has truly shown to date, there will be some failure now and in my future, but I want all of my failures to be a result of my "failing to succeed". My failures must be stepping stones for a successful future. Taking this time out of my schedule annually to assess my current state of being helps me to learn from my failures, understand where I am currently, and establish "checkpoints" to help me reach my life goals.

I hope you will set aside some time for personal reflection as well in this New Year!

Be blessed...

It's MY Time...

I know that statement sounds somewhat arrogant and self-centered, but it’s not meant in that way at all. This statement is simply an affirmation to remind that in spite of the challenges I’ve encountered during the past few years, I’ve survived and now I’m in a different chapter of my life and it’s my time. It’s my time to walk with my head high…it’s my time to walk without fear of the future…it’s my time to believe that there are so many blessings in my daily living…it’s my time to embrace all that life has in store for me.

Over this past year, I’ve grown so much in my personal life. My life dreams and career goals are so much clearer in my mind in comparison to one year ago. I’ve reached the point where I know without a doubt that God will grant me the desires of my heart. I’ve reached that place where I love me for who I am regardless of what others think of me. This is such a great place for me…it’s been a long time coming, but the change has come and I’m so excited about all that’s happening.

It’s my time…