Determination

Sometimes, the best thoughts
are the ones someone says about you.
Today, my best friend told me the following:

I know you... and the one thing you have
that always impresses me:
determination.

You get tired
you get doubts
you get scared
but you always push forward.
and that is something pretty damn cool to see.

So, I looked up the definition and found:

• de·ter·mi·na·tion/diˌtərməˈnāSHən/Noun

• 1. Firmness of purpose; resoluteness.

Well, I guess I do get that way. I can be quite determined once I make up my mind. Although I think my mom categorized it as being "stubborn". But through so many changes in the last seven years, my best friend has seen them all; has known all my fears, the worries, and put up with the Pro's/Con's lists. And he still hangs around, loves me through it all. (Love you, Prof!)

I've gone through some pretty major life changes in that time, divorce, moving across country, some scary surgeries, buying my own home; even the minor life changes that challenge us all can make us determined in some way. I think the key to being determined is not giving up, pushing past the fears, not letting them hold you back. You can achieve your dreams, your goals, if you're willing to be brave!!

HUGS to all my determined friends!