Fickle Focus

If the tiara fits, mount it atop the crown of your head and - wait, what was I doing?

My dear friend just sent me a meme of a little girl in a whirlwind of whimsically distracted bliss, noting that it reminded her of me.  The tiara and masquerade ball worthy garb may have something to do with it; but mostly I identified with this little princess because I'll set off in one pursuit and be lured by other pursuits that whisk me off to other wiles.  That's how I wandered away from my post here many times for many weeks - other worthwhile tasks and opportunities distracted me from something I am strongly compelled to do.

Often good things take me from best (or best-fit-for-me) things.  Can you relate?

I'm learning, though, not to "beat myself up" over this tendency.  It just so happens that my interests are varied and layered (like the tiara and mask and - wait, that wasn't the point).  The distractions that set my path on meandering adventures have been part of a larger picture, one with plenty of room for such scampers.  I'm a curious person, and that curiosity helps me see the world in a different way, calls me to scurry off the obvious path into meadows of meaning and discovery I would have missed otherwise.

A sigh escapes my grimaced face as I lament the distractions of size and weight and tone my body has followed.  As I stand here, the physical-wellness detour I've been - unwillingly - on has me in a body that, frankly, I want to distract myself from seeing.  This kind of distraction is no fun for anyone, but for a gal at forty-five who has accomplished an impressive number of things in her years, it's downright humiliating.  Been there?  Anyone?

Yeah, pretty much every stitch of clothing but my socks (socks are loyal) refuses to fit properly at the moment.  Yes, there's been a lot of change in my life - especially within the last year and it's compounded by the huge shifts in my life over the last five.  Honestly, though, I'm right here with you all, discovering as I go, finding my way to a holistically healthy and happy way of life.

Pursuing mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, financial, and relational wellness is no distraction - it's determination to live your best life.  We are here to contribute to the world in ways unique to each of us, created in the image of God - each of us a facet reflecting His light.  Styling a life that renders us more fit to serve is part of our duty as citizens of Heaven.  It makes us better citizens of Earth.

Jotting with Johnna
What distractions keep you from pursuing a life of true wellness?  Which of those are actually things you could monitor, abstain, or otherwise keep at a low roar as you listen more closely to the voice of truth?  How can you gain greater focus in a practical step today, rather than be tossed by the winds of futile diversions?

Remember:  You are so very worthy of the intention and action you take to pour your energy and attention into your healthiest, happiest, most honorable life-style.

Stay tuned.  Stay well.  Stay focused.

Johnna