Being Stuck

One of the horses that my hubby owned long ago. Love her name.
Maybe I should adopt it for myself.

Why am I stuck? I worked on my painting daily, (for about 5 days) and then just stopped. I know I need to find a way to work through the hard parts. I suppose it's easy to continue with something when it just flows   beautifully. When I hit a snag I am very likely to stop, and not go back for a long time.

I had hoped to have completed the painting and started a sewing project by now,  as well as plans for spending time with the grandkids and reconnecting with old friends. But maybe I shouldn't be too hard on myself, I did almost complete the little 'nook' in the kitchen. There's still a bit more to do though.

I suppose this could be said for many of us. Once something stops being 'easy', and we see a challenge up ahead, we tend to pause. Or it could be I'm the only one that does that. It's the same with diet and exercise. I get to that one point and then put on the brakes. Or worse, go backwards!

When I went back to school, many years ago, (sixteen to be exact), I remember saying to myself, 'well, if it takes four years to get a two year degree, so be it. The four years will pass either way. If I go for it, I will have achieved something after the four years is up'. So I guess I need to take the 'one day at a time' approach and just do something!

I've never been successful with New Year's Resolutions. So perhaps an end of November resolution is what I need to propel me.

Today's prayer: Dear Lord, thank you for all you've blessed me with. Give me rest when I need it, and a nudge to get busy when I'm being lazy and wasting your gifts for me. Amen