The New Arbor Day

Forget turning a new leaf. I'm digging up the roots and planting a whole new tree.

I have to.

I'm realizing how much better (and somewhat easier) my life would be if I just did right the first time.

I didn't really appreciate my upbringing in the church until I found myself in undergrad putting my faith on the back burner for the social scene, being the super student, or just graduating. It took me a while to notice, but the further and further away I got from my spiritual life, my natural life became progressively harder. These weren't the same as the trails and tribulations of the faithful. These were just plain unnecessary.

So I've made the decision to stop the foolishness and get my act together. Permanently. 

Now, I'm not gonna wake up with a heavenly glow surrounding me, but I will be a new creature from this point forward. I'm chucking the "old" me out like a roommate that skips on rent. I'm going back to being a regular at my place of worship and taking personal responsibility to building my spiritual relationship and my faith by studying more and living what I'm learning.

And for those who DOUBT my sincerity or success, all I have to say is this:

From a physical standpoint, I've been pretty darn blessed. Financially, education, health, friendships, and family dynamics are significantly above the margin. I don't say this to brag, but to prove a point. I ride pretty clean, I have an affinity towards higher education, I have a lovely corporate america career, multiple talents and skill sets that make me a versatile person and plans set in motion to be an entrepreneur (like real plans, not just saying it).

And thats when I was tripping. Now thats attributed to the fact that I have a wonderful mother and father who is deeply rooted in faith and their spiritual lives, thus much of that covering is passed on to the children. I've always known better, but I allowed outside pressure to undermine what was instilled in me. But I've always been a child of God.

Now imagine when I complete the puzzle and strengthen that critical area of my life that is the spiritual. What makes you think, at this point that other's opinions are going to affect me now. Many people can't handle when they see their peers on the verge of being abundant or being abundant when they can't seem to figure out how to get there with you. So instead, they'd rather you suffer with them. Well, I was doing just fine before, but now I'm going for better. 

Encourage or sulk in the corner while I claim mine.