Back to School

Well, the time has come for the kids to go back to school. As a teacher, I was always as excited as the students about back to school activities. There's just something about taking advantage of a fresh start to build new relationships, mend broken ones, assess and adjust your goals and ambitions, accept challenges, and embrace the learning that comes with knowledge and experiences. I'm getting excited just writing this and I'm not even going back to school! 

So I guess I'm talking to myself here, but why wait for the start of a year to wake with this expectancy? Why can't I be this excited for a new day everyday? It should be that easy since I believe God's promise of new mercies every morning. I am happy to accept that opportunity, but how quick am I to offer it to others? Ouch! 

Maybe this fresh start is about what I can do for others, instead of myself. Maybe it's about seeking out new relationships (which makes me very uncomfortable-why can't I be my only friend?) where I offer more to the relationship than I receive from it? Or mend those relationships that affect those around me. How about assessing my goals and ambitions to ensure I am looking at a future more inclusive than just Tori. I would like to challenge others through my responses and actions while I am accepting my own challenges. And hopefully I will be able to provide knowledge and learning opportunities for my family, friends, coworkers, and others that I engage with. 

I am very excited for the school year to begin! I LOVE to watch my kids grow and stretch and mature throughout the year. I pray that everyday will be spent shining His light to those around us!

What fresh start do you need to take advantage of this year?

Tori