Envision the life you want and then stand firm.  Stand firm in your consciousness.  Stand firm in your frame of mind.  If things look like they are headed in a different direction than what you want step aside and stand firm.  Listen and look for anything that reveals to you that maybe you should change it a little.  Decide from your own mind whether it is with a little change and then stand firm.  If someone tries to change your mind think for a moment if they have a point and if it doesn’t ring true then continue to stand firm in your vision of your life. Envision that your goal has already been met, the answer is already there, and keep living life but remember to stand firm in what you believe for your life.  It makes all the difference in the world.

Mom, the girls, and I are going into Eugene today for Mom’s next doctor appointment.  We’re taking her to lunch and she wants to do a little shopping first.  I came home the other day and she had baked up a bunch of lemon drops.  She said baking makes her feel useful.  Dad walked in and plopped two lemon drops in his mouth.  “See?!” she said.   She sat down with her cup of coffee and said, “Life really is good isn’t it, Bethie?”  I hugged her and said, “It sure is, Mom.”