What makes a champion?
Over the past few weeks, I’ve done a lot of soul-searching. I’ve always prided myself on being driven and goal oriented, but what happens when you take a break from the everyday hustle?
For me, that was December and January. I took time off from writing to pursue my marathon goal. In doing so, I felt motivated in that area and even had more time for my family and everyday moments that sometimes I take for granted. It was wonderful, but it was also pure chaos for a girl who lives by a schedule. As an individual who needs consistency, deadlines, and goals in her life, I couldn’t function with all of the non scheduled time. (I know for some folks y’all are probably going that’s crazy, but it’s how I work.)
[image error]As soon as my marathon was over, it was back to the grind and bringing those 2018 goals to the forefront. I’ve spent the past two weeks searching for my purpose in life. I honestly feel that God has a purpose for me that I haven’t quite honed in on.
Currently, I’m reading #BEMORE: 22 Secrets to Your Powerful Life by Sandi Krakowski. I’m actually using it as a daily devotional instead of reading it all in a day, and in one week it’s already impacting my life. I’m a positive individual and I think that is one of my gifts. In doing this more and more, I’ve realized that there is only one way this will happen, and that is putting my complete trust in Him- no matter the circumstance. I’ve been practicing this since November consistently day in and out no matter the situation, and it’s amazing how making this a goal each day how it’s changed my life even more positive. If you’re looking for a book to help you find your full potential with a faith approach, I highly recommend this one! We all need to #BeMore in our everyday life.
Lately, I’ve asked myself these questions…
What sets me apart from others that do what I do? What makes my goals a reality? How can I make all of my business’ work together more cohesively? What can I do to make my Bostom Marathon qualifying time in November?
All of these are items that will help me hone in on my purpose in life, but the biggest part is believing in yourself.
[image error] Last week Carrie Underwood released a song, The Champion, featuring Ludacris. If you’ve not heard it, just click the here.
With everything going on in my life and probably yours, you have to believe in yourself in order for your purpose to shine. When this song came on The Highway, I was hooked. The words, meaning behind the song, and how it made me think about my life, I knew it would be in this weeks post and immediately was added to my running playlist.
Y’all, it’s exactly how I feel about myself. We are all champions in our own unique way, but it’s what you do to reach the champion status that is different for all of us. Ludacris got it right.
It takes…
Courage,
Honor,
Attitude,
Motivation,
Perseverance,
Integrity, being
Optimistic, &
Never giving up.
All of these make a champion. We might not all see our name in lights as Carrie says, but if you look at “the light’s” as your gift/purpose it takes on a brand new meaning. For me, this song released at the most perfect time, I know that I am the champion of my own story, and with my eyes on Him fully that I will do great things in the book titled, Casey Peeler.
Tell me…
What is your purpose in life? How do you ensure that you reach your full potential each and every day?
With Love & Mason Jars,
Casey
