i thought maybe it was...

... just another rainy day.

and my first inclination when i opened my eyes was to think,
"oh, it's so gloomy and dark today.
i just want to go back to sleep for a few hours."

but i didn't.
i got up.
i went to get my green tea latte
{perfect for a cold, rainy day such as this }.
oh, i got dressed first.
then the latte.
then home to finish processing a photo shoot.
{i'll share that tomorrow.}

then i started to get excited.
not because there is anything quite significant
to get excited about.
but i realized,
this is not just another day.
it's another opportunity.

to forget what is behind and press on
toward what is ahead.
to let go of the things said or done
that may not have been uplifting or helpful.
to extract anything good that i can from them
and use them to make change.

to say, "i'm not going to stay fixed in my mindset
and continue to listen to the doubts
that creep into my thoughts."
to fight through my fears
and take steps
toward becoming what i want to become.

to get things done.
things i would not be able to if i was working.
{i've been off the last four days
due to a decreasing workload... YIKES!}
to catch up on laundry.
to write that letter that has been only words
floating around in my head for so long.
to organize my home.
to go looking for
something that
the rain made beautiful
and take a picture of it.
to seek out inspiration in the work of other artists.

to believe and trust in my God
that he will never leave me or forsake me
and believe that he has a plan for me.
to hope in his provision for me.
to take him at his word.

this is not just another day, indeed.
"this is the day the Lord has made.
let us rejoice and be glad in it."
{psalm 118:24 }

you know the saying...
"carpe diem"
seize the day.

whatever you've been thinking of doing,
big or small, start now.
seriously... i'm not just trying to be cliche.
you know how many road blocks i have
that could keep me from doing the things i
need to, want to, have to?
i could spend an entire post or two on those road blocks.
but instead, i'm going to look for different roads...
or better yet, create new ones.

back to you...
just take one little step
{or a big one if you've got it in you }.
i don't care if it's raining or shining.
DO IT!

and have yourself a wonderful day!
now if you'll excuse me,
i've got some seizing to do.