Starting New

• easter
• Joy
• rebirth

For those who celebrate the Christian faith, today is Easter.  Easter celebrates Christ’s resurrection from the dead.  I’m not here to talk about religion, just that this holiday today has me thinking about rebirth and its importance in EBT training. 

No one is perfect.  However, each and every day gives us the opportunity to try again.  I didn’t work out yesterday, however, I can work out today.  I ate that extra piece of chocolate cake yesterday, however, I can eat healthier today.  I yelled at my friend/spouse/child yesterday, however, I can strengthen those relationships today.  Or those that are more specific to EBT training…I didn’t do any kit work yesterday, however, I can do some today.  I didn’t do 10 check-ins yesterday, however, I do check-ins today.  I didn’t make any community connections yesterday, however, I can make a community connection today.
 
I suppose what I am getting at is that each and every day is a new opportunity – a rebirth to try and do better.  The past is gone.  The future is an unknown that will come.  All that exists is the present.  Don’t waste the present punishing yourself for the past.  Instead, make the present meaningful to you.   And recognize that each and every baby step along the way has meaning and opens the door to future opportunities.
 
I feel like I am being a motivational speaker today, and in some ways, I guess I am.  Sometimes we all just need to be reminded that we are special, we are wonderful, we are unique and we are loved.  However, we are not perfect.  And yet despite that, we are given the chance each and every morning to try again.  To be reborn. 
 
Life is a journey and not a destination.  What brings us the most happiness is the journey.  Therefore, my wish to you this week is a joyous journey filled with many mornings of opportunity.