Flynn Family

We live in a society where we are used to immediate results and immediate rewards. Long term goals are difficult and frustrating as they take time. As with anything that takes work and time, it will be worth it, but that doesn't stop the discouragement that comes in waiting sometimes. With a long term goal, you can start strong, you can put forth a good effort, but doubt can creep in about the ability to follow through with it. I am writing this because I have felt the doubt seeping in at the edges. I need to stay strong and I need to stay excited in order to accomplish my goals. It would be so easy to give up, but the reward at the end is worth more than temporary doubts and fears.

Pete and I were watching Young Sheldon  the other day and the mother was having a crisis of faith. A neighbor's daughter was killed in a car accident, and this mother was having a hard time with it. She didn't know what to say to the family - she didn't want to tell them their daughter was in a better place because wasn't the best place for her to be was in her parent's arms? Anyone that knows anything about Sheldon will tell you, he doesn't believe in God. He has lots of questions and no one can answer them satisfactorily. He has a scientific mind and wants to learn all he can. The poignant part for me was after mom had done a few things to try to fill the hole she was feeling, she was sitting on the porch swing and struggling with her faith, Sheldon came out and wanted to talk to her. He told her about gravity - If gravity was just a bit stronger, the earth would collapse on itself, but on the other hand, if gravity was just a bit lighter, the earth would exp...

I have been reflecting about myself lately. I am sure we all do it from time to time. I find it easier to get to know me. I find that I am someone worth getting to know. We all are. I think I have realized more than ever that I am an empath. I feel everything. I have worked over the years to shut some of that down so I am not constantly in tears and have built walls, but ultimately, this is still who I am. It makes for some very interesting internal arguments when I can see both sides of an issue and feel the place where people are coming from. It also makes it very difficult to land on a conclusion. It also makes it to where there isn't much that is black and white. Once I can actually come to a conclusion, it makes it harder to change my mind and my heart on the matter. So there are a few areas where I stand firm, but I can still see where others are coming from. Speaking of this tendency, it makes the current political and world climate really difficult to absorb. There is s...

Okay, so we aren't new, but there is so much more that is. I needed a place to put some goals down in print. 1) Finances - We are tired of the paycheck to paycheck lifestyle. We are buckling down and doing two things for this year Starting to save - yes, I have a 401k and retirement through work, but actively putting money into an account we can't touch very easily so we can do things like go on a vacation or something. Or for those little emergencies.  We don't have a ton of debt, but it would be nice to get all that under control so that is goal number 2. 2) Health - I say health because I am not feeling like Diet is the best word. To accomplish this I am going to take the following baby steps Cut out soda - for real this time. This will include doing a Plexus subscription. I already know it helps me crave less sugar. But I need to get a grip on this now Exercise - yes I am writing this down for follow through and accountability reasons. Get a second hand Wii ...