… don’t you love entering

that 3rd week of January?

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I remember my high school varsity

dance coachtelling our team it only took

three weeks to form habits.

We’d dream, strategize & then press hard

for three weeks.

And in her wisdom, she often reminded us

how much progress we were making

in three week increments.

We’d dream, strategize & press in…

again & again.

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So, yes, we’re here -still daring to dance –

the third week of January 2018…

a time to check in & see… if those

New Year’s Resolves are rooting

into healthy sustainable habits while

not becoming forgotten aims or rigorous ruts.

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One of the lessons I’ve learned

during down time (like this last year &

all those weeks on bedrest with babies)

is how easily I can rut into routine.

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Don’t get me wrong…

I still love me a hard core skeleton schedule

from which I operate most days… but,

I must remain fluid to daily flexibility,

changing seasons & expanding opportunities.

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Just as I’m gaining physical strength

from last year’s health hurdle,

my husband’s working hours

have significantly shifted into overdrive.

So, while I miss our more consistent conversation

& connection, my days are presently

filled with sustaining resolve in several

specific areas, including simplifying &

strategizing my own next steps

with my students, my projects,

my community … my ability to-do

is almost back to pre-pain & surgery status …

I’m so very thankful

for this third week of January

to see strength building,

visions clearing

& fresh habits honing.

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And I’m thankful for the sun’s bookend reminder

… to pause …

… to consider the possibilities

at dawn & the progress at dusk…

just like that third week in January, right?

•Where’s your resolve this week?•

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#newyearsresolution #january #mondaymotivation