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There are some procedures from kindergarten which are worth keeping! Earning a star for a job well done is one of those. I used to put a star on my fitness calendar for each day I finished everything, but now I have to complete the week to get one. About every other day or so, after waking up a bit stiff or after realizing how many priorities I have to squeeze into a day....I become tempted to skip a part of my schedule. But this is where being faithful comes in. Those virtues such as "responsibility, faithfulness, commitment, etc." are respected for a reason; they are hard to achieve, but they are that which brings character. Character has to be earned and when it is earned, it brings confidence and peace, as well as a natural opportunity to offer leadership to those who are reaching for their goals.

So, why should earning stars matter, when I am the audience of one? Well, first of all, "staying alive" and living well is worth the effort and dedication, but I also realize that I am not an audience of one; none of us live in a vacumn. My friends, family and folks who come here from my website: www.messageofthelighthouse.org are also looking for inspiration. Remaining faithful to any tough goal is hard and one of the most loving things I can do for anyone is make sure that I remain faithful. If I can workout even if I am looking for reasons not to on a given day....well, maybe that can be the hand of friendship to pull a buddy up the hill that is needed. We need to be our own best friend, this is true; but whether we realize it or not, others are watching us and we then have a golden opportunity to be a presence for them which can encourage and inspire.

In a time when doing only what "feels good" has gotten out of hand....we can each try and remember that some "good feelings" involving permanent and lasting change to our bodies, our souls and involving the development of character...well achieving those feelings will bring happiness and satisfaction to last for a lifetime, instead of just for a moment.

So, my gold stars at the end of the week is all about commitment for myself, for what God has planned for my life and for my friends out there....even ones who I have not had the pleasure of meeting in person yet. We are a team here and that is the greatest part of the whole process...which is what we get to share with others, both the tough times and then the victories.

Go with God; Que se vayan con Dios, mis amigos!

Sincerely, Heartsong