Something to consider . . .

You Reading This, Be Ready

Starting here, what do you want to remember?
How sunlight creeps along a shining floor?
What scent of old wood hovers, what softened
sound from outside fills the air?

Will you ever bring a better gift for the world
than the breathing respect that you carry
wherever you go right now? Are you waiting
for time to show you some better thoughts?

When you turn around, starting here, lift this
new glimpse that you found; carry into evening
all that you want from this day. This interval you spent
reading or hearing this, keep it for life -

What can anyone give you greater than now,
starting here, right in this room, when you turn around?


~ William Stafford ~

Goals (reaching for the stars)

Goals this week:
Fill out college apps.
Not fall behind in Homework
Get some sleep

Goals this school year:
Find careers I am interested in persuing in college.
Grow closer to God.
Get accepted into GFU.
Be described as fun loving.

Goals in the next 5 years:
Engaged/married?
Graduate
Find a job that can support a family

Next 20 years:
Enjoy my own family
I want to be the worlds best Dad
Be an effective communicator
Enjoy my career
Be content with my lifestyle (modest)
Travel to Italy
Find my place in a church

Sorry if I am being too general I just thought I should get my ideas out even if they are not fully formed yet.