“One room at a time”. This phrase was drilled into my head by a friend a long time ago when I was overwhelmed by a terribly cluttered house and didn’t know where to start. Since then I have learned to apply this phrase to other areas of my life. When my thoughts seem chaotic (as they quite often do) I hear a still, small voice tell me, “one room at a time”… Right now I have so many changes I desire to make/accomplish that I feel overwhelmed at times ~ and impatient. This phrase reminds me to FOCUS. Accept me for me. Stop worrying about how others might judge me.. Although part of this new “life style” includes having better, healthier relationships, it’s still my life and like any process it takes time and focus. I’m not going to drop 50 lbs, be a perfect wife, mother, sister, friend, marathon runner, or eliminate mood swings, stop desiring comfort food, etc all over night. I continually remind myself to focus on the big picture, but more importantly on the steps it takes to get the final masterpiece. I tell myself, “Relax, a 10 minute walk is better than none. 15 minutes in God’s Word is better than none. 4 salads a week is better than none.” You get the idea. I lift it all up to God and then do what I can do to move forward..daily. I am grateful for what I have and for what I’ve accomplished so far. I will continue to move forward and stay focused on one room at a time.