Independence Day.

I have recently become inspired by the book and movie “Eat, Pray, Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert.  A particular quote has kept running through my thoughts lately: “See, now that’s your problem. You’re wishin’ too much, baby. You gotta stop wearing your wishbone where your backbone oughtta be.”
— Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love)

Having spent way too much time wishing for this or that or things to be different in my life, I am declaring today my Independence Day.  I am going to not only decide what I truly want out of this lifetime, but actually plow forward to get there.  I am going to stop wearing my wishbone where my backbone should be.

I firmly believe that there is no glory in being a martyr.

That said, it is easier typed than done, and I see a lot of prayer in my future asking for strength and guidance.