For those of you that don’t know, I have a younger brother named Drew. Drew and I are 19 months apart and growing up were not particularly fond of each other; we were constantly arguing about something. I paved the way through school – setting the “good kid” example that Drew didn’t really want to follow. He was known as “Chelsey’s little brother” to all teachers and, of course, expected to act and perform just as I did. Drew was one of those lucky kids that didn’t have to apply himself very hard and still made decent grades…I on the other hand really had to study hard to get my good grades. I think now looking back, I resented him for that.
I went off to college and Drew had two years in high school without me around…I’m sure he liked to pretend he was an only child at this point. BUT ironically enough, he followed me to Samford. If you don’t know much about Samford…you either LOVE it or you HATE it. I fell into the absolute love category, Drew fell off the charts on the hate end of things. Samford was too by the books for Drew…I think he made it his mission to see how many times he could get in trouble and how many classes he could skip. It was at this point, that I decided we needed to start weekly sister/brother lunch dates to spend “quality” time together. Our dates became almost a formality, rather than an enjoyed time together. Drew left Samford after his freshman year and moved back to GA to go to community college.
Like I said before, Drew didn’t have to apply himself very hard to get good grades…he just got them. So, attending community college was a walk in the park for Drew. I’m not sure at what point he’d had enough, but I remember him calling me and telling me he was going to join the Air Force instead. Really? You just left a school that was too straight laced for you and now you want to join the military where all they do is yell at you and tell you what to do?! Now that’s ironic. But at the same time, I remember thinking it would probably be a good thing for him and that he would do well.
Drew attended basic training in San Antonio that summer and the whole family went out to Texas for his graduation. Watching him walk across that field at graduation, I had never been so proud of someone in my life. He had worked his ass off, earning the honor of helping his sergeant hand out their graduation coins. Drew walked with his shoulders higher, stood straighter and spoke more refined that I had ever seen him do before. We were proud of him, but I think he was more proud of himself than anything.
He moved around a lot in that first year or so with different job options…Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, Idaho and finally landed in Las Vegas where he currently lives. Since moving to Vegas, Drew has gotten engaged and is now married, purchased a home, and earned the rank of Staff Sergeant. In a few short years my little brother has grown from a little boy into a true man – a man of honor. He’s a doting husband, a handy-man around the house, manages finances for their family all while working a mid shift (midnight to 8am) where he’s the one in charge.
Drew and I talk at least once a week now…not because we have to, but because we want to. We talk about everything – I get relationship advice from him, we talk about finances and saving for the future, we talk about our family, I’m learning a lot about the military and our government, but mostly we talk about fitness/nutrition. Drew has been hearing me talk about crossfit and the paleo diet for over a year now…he has always been someone who works out constantly and watches what he eats, but he has just recently drank my kool-aid and has fallen in love with crossfit. He has a training partner out in Vegas who’s on the bandwagon – someone to push him since I’m not there to coach him through WOD’s. It’s really exciting to hear him talk about his different workouts and new paleo recipes he’s found.
When I first started crossfit, I didn’t know about the militant background that came with the territory. I just thought it was a really great training program. I’ve since learned about all the hero WOD’s and even participated in Fight Gone Bad and a few Wounded Warrior events. Whenever I do one of these WOD’s dedicated to our fallen men, I think of Drew. I think about what he’s doing for our country – he’s protecting me. I think about how he busted his ass in basic training and if he can survive that, I can make it through a workout. Just recently, Drew has been given orders that he will be sent overseas to Afghanistan. Knowing he’ll be serving on enemy lines pushes me even more…it’s almost my way of giving back to him and all the men he serves along side. They fight for our freedom, often sacrificing their lives – and we’ve dedicated remembrance workouts in their honor…least I can do is give it my all.
A few days ago I received the following text message from Drew: “Just got done with the best Murph of my life!! I feel like garbage, but more alive than I have felt in a long time!! Thank you for inspiring me to better myself!! Love you sissy!!”
For those of you that don’t do crossfit…here is the irony of that comment. “Murph” is one of the most well known hero WOD’s in crossfit. This WOD was created in memory of Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, 29, of Patchogue, N.Y., who was killed in Afghanistan June 28th, 2005. This workout was one of Mike’s favorites and he’d named it ‘Body Armor.’ From here on it will be referred to as ‘Murph’ in honor of the focused warrior and great American who wanted nothing more in life than to serve this great country and the beautiful people who make it what it is. I’ve only done Murph twice – it’s a sucky WOD: run a mile, 100 pullups, 200 pushups, 300 air squats, run a mile. I improved 13 seconds from the first time to the second…just goes to show that every second counts!
Here Drew is, having finished a hero WOD, honoring one of his own and he’s texting ME to tell ME that I’m his inspiration. Talk about a humbled experience. In that moment, I felt like a true big sister…having paved a path for him that he was proud to walk down. Tears came to my eyes in that moment as I knew THAT is why I do what I do. If I can touch someone (especially someone so close to me) with my actions without even realizing I’m doing it – that’s the purpose of life. It was on that day that I’ve never felt closer to Drew…even though we live 2000 miles apart.
Staff Sergeant Andrew C McEntire,
I love you. I am SO proud of you. Thank you for serving our country and for inspiring ME to be MY best. You are MY hero.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Ta-Ta Tamers and Humble Beginnings
You'd think working retail would not be a life altering job...but any average high school student could work retail, right? Ironic that every single girl at Lululemon that I work with is college educated? We're smart, talented, and see our retail jobs as more than "sales people of athletic clothing"...we are there to make a difference in the world. I had a life altering day a few days ago at Lulu...not once, but twice in one day I was asked to step into a fitting room with a woman to help her into her bra.
The first woman, 76 years old approached me when she came in the store telling me her daughter-in-law had told her about the "Ta-Ta Tamer" bra and how she needed the "girls" under control. I helped her make a few selections and she stepped into the dressing room to try them on. A few minutes later, she poked her head out and asked for my opinion. She was nervous about stepping out into the fitting area, so she asked me to come into her room. She stood in front of me, almost in tears asking if it fit her body ok. She was a 38DD and said NEVER in 60 years had she put on a bra this comfortable. She told me she'd been waiting her whole life to find a bra like this that didnt cut into her shoulders or make her feel like she was carrying around mellons on her chest. She hugged me and thanked me, saying she would pay a million dollars for this bra. I told her she was in luck - they were only $68. She smiled and said she would take 4 of them. As I carried her bras to the checkout counter, she told me she was so happy she'd had my help. It's the little things in life that matter - and to Maude, it was an associate in a store who lead her to the "perfect" bra.
The second woman was a mid-50's woman who originally came into the store looking for a surprise gift for her daughter...the daughter was having ACL surgery and she wanted to give her a gift to lighten her spirits. I bonded with her over my ACL surgery and then the conversation turned to the own woman's needs. She tried on a few tops with no luck, then admitted that she really needed a new bra. She came back to the fitting room with a couple options, the first of which she tried was the "Ta-Ta Tamer". She poked her head out of the room and asked if I minded stepping in her room and giving her an opinion. I stepped in and she looked nervous. She admitted to me she had a mastectomy a few years ago and was very self-conscious about her chest. She said "look at me - I look normal...are you sure it fits ok?" Had she not told me, I would have had no clue she's had the surgery. She confided in me, she trusted my opinion, and she bought 2 bras that day.
For those of you who said retail is not a satisfying job, I beg to differ. That day I helped two women feel better about themselves. During training, they teach all of us that our vision at Lululemon is to "Elevate the world from a place of mediocrity to greatness." I think I did my small part that day...
Later that day, while I was in the shower (random, I know), I was thinking about life...a thing I ponder more and more recently and I was thinking about my last blog entry. I was thinking about my mantra, my purpose and my breathing. In that moment, my mantra found me. The statement: Humble Beginnings. That's it - the phrase that "creates transformation" in my life.
I've been humbled by all the new beginnings of my life.
*I'm new (again) to Birmingham - having to learn all these new places that have popped up since I moved away and how everyone's life kept going on here without me.
*I'm new to yoga - I look like a toddler learning to walk compared to the yogi's I go to class with. It's hard because I'm athletic, I should be able to do this with ease, right?
*I'm new to Lululemon - yes, we're all new, but I'm the newest of the new girls...having to learn the system, the products and the culture.
*I'm new to IronTribe - everyone knows everyone. The cliques are already developed and I'm the outsider...having to learn 400 names and faces is overwhelming.
*I'm new to the ITF coaching staff - the staff all know each others personalities and coaching styles. The other day at coaches development, I got called into the middle of the circle to coach them...NEVER have I been nervous to coach someone on anything...this time I was. I'm having to learn to coach like a unit - not an individual.
*I'm new to not having routine - every day of my life is different. I'm a planner, a scheduler. For the first time in my life I cannot plan more than a week in advance...I dont know what my work schedule will be. It's really nice...it's teaching me to just role with it.
*I'm new to a church. I haven't found a church home yet, so no matter which one I visit, I'm always a visitor. I pray that I find my place to call "home"...
*I'm just new. I have friends and friend groups already established here, but they have friends I dont know. And to those friends I'm new...I'm the kid from Atlanta. I'm learning to be super social with strangers and expose myself to as many (to me) new people as possible.
So...with all these new beginnings, I'm learning. They say life is a constant learning process...God apparently thinks I have the capacity to learn a million different things all at once. I marvel at His teaching process and know that every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end. Here's to the humbling process of admitting I'm not in charge of the change in my life...Cheers.
The first woman, 76 years old approached me when she came in the store telling me her daughter-in-law had told her about the "Ta-Ta Tamer" bra and how she needed the "girls" under control. I helped her make a few selections and she stepped into the dressing room to try them on. A few minutes later, she poked her head out and asked for my opinion. She was nervous about stepping out into the fitting area, so she asked me to come into her room. She stood in front of me, almost in tears asking if it fit her body ok. She was a 38DD and said NEVER in 60 years had she put on a bra this comfortable. She told me she'd been waiting her whole life to find a bra like this that didnt cut into her shoulders or make her feel like she was carrying around mellons on her chest. She hugged me and thanked me, saying she would pay a million dollars for this bra. I told her she was in luck - they were only $68. She smiled and said she would take 4 of them. As I carried her bras to the checkout counter, she told me she was so happy she'd had my help. It's the little things in life that matter - and to Maude, it was an associate in a store who lead her to the "perfect" bra.
The second woman was a mid-50's woman who originally came into the store looking for a surprise gift for her daughter...the daughter was having ACL surgery and she wanted to give her a gift to lighten her spirits. I bonded with her over my ACL surgery and then the conversation turned to the own woman's needs. She tried on a few tops with no luck, then admitted that she really needed a new bra. She came back to the fitting room with a couple options, the first of which she tried was the "Ta-Ta Tamer". She poked her head out of the room and asked if I minded stepping in her room and giving her an opinion. I stepped in and she looked nervous. She admitted to me she had a mastectomy a few years ago and was very self-conscious about her chest. She said "look at me - I look normal...are you sure it fits ok?" Had she not told me, I would have had no clue she's had the surgery. She confided in me, she trusted my opinion, and she bought 2 bras that day.
For those of you who said retail is not a satisfying job, I beg to differ. That day I helped two women feel better about themselves. During training, they teach all of us that our vision at Lululemon is to "Elevate the world from a place of mediocrity to greatness." I think I did my small part that day...
Later that day, while I was in the shower (random, I know), I was thinking about life...a thing I ponder more and more recently and I was thinking about my last blog entry. I was thinking about my mantra, my purpose and my breathing. In that moment, my mantra found me. The statement: Humble Beginnings. That's it - the phrase that "creates transformation" in my life.
I've been humbled by all the new beginnings of my life.
*I'm new (again) to Birmingham - having to learn all these new places that have popped up since I moved away and how everyone's life kept going on here without me.
*I'm new to yoga - I look like a toddler learning to walk compared to the yogi's I go to class with. It's hard because I'm athletic, I should be able to do this with ease, right?
*I'm new to Lululemon - yes, we're all new, but I'm the newest of the new girls...having to learn the system, the products and the culture.
*I'm new to IronTribe - everyone knows everyone. The cliques are already developed and I'm the outsider...having to learn 400 names and faces is overwhelming.
*I'm new to the ITF coaching staff - the staff all know each others personalities and coaching styles. The other day at coaches development, I got called into the middle of the circle to coach them...NEVER have I been nervous to coach someone on anything...this time I was. I'm having to learn to coach like a unit - not an individual.
*I'm new to not having routine - every day of my life is different. I'm a planner, a scheduler. For the first time in my life I cannot plan more than a week in advance...I dont know what my work schedule will be. It's really nice...it's teaching me to just role with it.
*I'm new to a church. I haven't found a church home yet, so no matter which one I visit, I'm always a visitor. I pray that I find my place to call "home"...
*I'm just new. I have friends and friend groups already established here, but they have friends I dont know. And to those friends I'm new...I'm the kid from Atlanta. I'm learning to be super social with strangers and expose myself to as many (to me) new people as possible.
So...with all these new beginnings, I'm learning. They say life is a constant learning process...God apparently thinks I have the capacity to learn a million different things all at once. I marvel at His teaching process and know that every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end. Here's to the humbling process of admitting I'm not in charge of the change in my life...Cheers.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Finding my Mantra...
So after quitting my job with Designtex and moving back to Birmingham, I took a full-time Educator position with Lululemon. It's crazy to me that not many people here in Birmingham have heard of Lululemon. Well, at least not as many as Atlanta. At kickball the other day, I was telling Kendal that every girl in town (crossfitter or not) would be walking around in a pair of speed shorts or wonder under leggings. Instead...I was the chick on the kickball field with the abnormally short shorts. I. LOVE. ME. SOME. SPEED. SHORTS. :) I will (hopefully) break the mold that chicks have here of wearing those Nike running shorts.
So...anyways...Lululemon. One of the best companies to work for. Period.
My job is more than retail, it's a culture. It's a lifestyle. It's a company dedicated to making an average life great. I work with some of the coolest chicks on the planet. They love fitness. They love healthy lifestyles. They are all so relaxed, so calm and so well rounded. They know their own value and how to value others. They see the importance of giving back to others. They remind me that I'm not crazy to have quit my corporate job to do something that I love. They instead think that's the way it should be. When I'm at work, I dont feel like I'm at work. I'm having fun and sharing my passion; their passion. Lululemon is a unique company - they are a company that focuses on finding the inbetween of work/life...making it a cohesive unit. And I get to wear some of the most comfortable workout clothes everyday.
One of the perks of my job is that I get to travel around the community to different fitness communities - crossfit gyms, yoga studios, pure barre locations, even running clubs - and represent Lululemon. I get to use our products and speak authentically about how they function. I had my first experience of Bikram Yoga this morning. THE hottest yoga I have ever experienced. But amazing, none the less.
I use to be one of those persons that made fun of yoga...thought it wasnt really a workout. But after practicing hot yoga for the past few months, I have a new-found understanding for it's importance in my life and the healing nature it has for my body. Yoga has helped clear my mind of unwanted thoughts....helping me become more focused on my body and how it moves. When it's that darn hot in the room, there is nothing else to focus on besides not fainting, not falling over and controlling your breathing. I walk into a yoga class stressed about something, but leave having let go of whatever thoughts were controlling me. It really is an amazing feeling. Almost everyone I've met at yoga speaks softly. They move slowly and deliberately. I find myself trying to mimic these concepts - slow down. Absorb. Enjoy. Live with intention.
Yoga has really helped my crossfit workouts too. I'm am sore less often. I can bend deeper into my squats. Pushups are easier. And I feel less out of breath than I use to. What a concept?! Stretching really works. I just wish I had started this practice many, many years ago.
So...my mantra...that's a good question...
According to Wiklipedia...A mantra is a sound, syllable, word, or group of words that is considered capable of "creating transformation". BUT as I continue to surround myself with these positive influential Lulu ladies and yogies, I think I'm getting one step closer to finding my phrase.
So...anyways...Lululemon. One of the best companies to work for. Period.
My job is more than retail, it's a culture. It's a lifestyle. It's a company dedicated to making an average life great. I work with some of the coolest chicks on the planet. They love fitness. They love healthy lifestyles. They are all so relaxed, so calm and so well rounded. They know their own value and how to value others. They see the importance of giving back to others. They remind me that I'm not crazy to have quit my corporate job to do something that I love. They instead think that's the way it should be. When I'm at work, I dont feel like I'm at work. I'm having fun and sharing my passion; their passion. Lululemon is a unique company - they are a company that focuses on finding the inbetween of work/life...making it a cohesive unit. And I get to wear some of the most comfortable workout clothes everyday.
One of the perks of my job is that I get to travel around the community to different fitness communities - crossfit gyms, yoga studios, pure barre locations, even running clubs - and represent Lululemon. I get to use our products and speak authentically about how they function. I had my first experience of Bikram Yoga this morning. THE hottest yoga I have ever experienced. But amazing, none the less.
I use to be one of those persons that made fun of yoga...thought it wasnt really a workout. But after practicing hot yoga for the past few months, I have a new-found understanding for it's importance in my life and the healing nature it has for my body. Yoga has helped clear my mind of unwanted thoughts....helping me become more focused on my body and how it moves. When it's that darn hot in the room, there is nothing else to focus on besides not fainting, not falling over and controlling your breathing. I walk into a yoga class stressed about something, but leave having let go of whatever thoughts were controlling me. It really is an amazing feeling. Almost everyone I've met at yoga speaks softly. They move slowly and deliberately. I find myself trying to mimic these concepts - slow down. Absorb. Enjoy. Live with intention.
Yoga has really helped my crossfit workouts too. I'm am sore less often. I can bend deeper into my squats. Pushups are easier. And I feel less out of breath than I use to. What a concept?! Stretching really works. I just wish I had started this practice many, many years ago.
So...my mantra...that's a good question...
According to Wiklipedia...A mantra is a sound, syllable, word, or group of words that is considered capable of "creating transformation". BUT as I continue to surround myself with these positive influential Lulu ladies and yogies, I think I'm getting one step closer to finding my phrase.
Friday, August 19, 2011
The Pursuit of Happiness?
I keep waiting for the reality of moving to set in. I keep waiting for that moment where I go "OMG...I quit my job, I moved, I left all my friends, I'm not sure what I'm doing!!"
And that hasnt happened.
That makes me think that this was the right decision. :)
I keep telling everyone that I feel calm. Completely calm. I've gone 3 days without my neck cracking. I sleep completely through the night. WITHOUT melatonin. I've cooked EVERY day. I breath with slowly and never feel rushed. It's weird...and awesome...and unfamiliar.
The pursuit of happiness is a constant changing concept for me. What is the happiness that I'm seaking? For SOOOO many years I've been a planner - planning every moment of my day. SUPER stressed out when it doesnt go as planned. I think God is teaching me about taking life as it comes....teaching me patience....and teaching me to relax. TO. BE. CALM. And just be present.
Does happiness = being absolutely present in the moment and being a sponge and just absorbing?
For now? Yes.
And that hasnt happened.
That makes me think that this was the right decision. :)
I keep telling everyone that I feel calm. Completely calm. I've gone 3 days without my neck cracking. I sleep completely through the night. WITHOUT melatonin. I've cooked EVERY day. I breath with slowly and never feel rushed. It's weird...and awesome...and unfamiliar.
The pursuit of happiness is a constant changing concept for me. What is the happiness that I'm seaking? For SOOOO many years I've been a planner - planning every moment of my day. SUPER stressed out when it doesnt go as planned. I think God is teaching me about taking life as it comes....teaching me patience....and teaching me to relax. TO. BE. CALM. And just be present.
Does happiness = being absolutely present in the moment and being a sponge and just absorbing?
For now? Yes.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Goal Setting...
So, recently I attended a goal setting workshop at IronTribe Fitness. Forrest Walden (the owner of ITF) started the lecture off by talking about failure. "The fear of failure is the greatest single obstable for success in an adult's life. We have to understand that failure is part of succeeding."
Worry is a sustained form of fear caused by indecision. As soon as we make a decision to ACT the fear and tension and stress (should) begin to diminish. Everything we are or ever will become will come as a result of the content of our minds. Fear is something you rarely can see - it's this lingering thought hiding deep in our minds that makes us scared to take that first step and act. Change is constant and it is not going anywhere. We fear it because of the possibility that we might be worse off after the change.
Forrest gave us something to consider before setting our goals:
**What can you be excellent at?** He said, "You can only become excellent doing what you love to do. Our primary responsibility in life is to find what we love to do and then spend the time and energy necessary to become excellent in that area. Opportunity is usually in our own back yard with your OWN talents and passions and often comes disguised in work clothes."
He then reminded us: "Only two things are required to be successful at anyhting: Decide exactly what is it you want to accomplish and Determine the price you will have to pay and resolve to do anything possible to pay it."
Too much was said at the lecture for me to even begin to capture the depth of knowledge I walked away with - but one thing is for certain, I went home THAT night and began thinking about my goals. Short term and long term. We were encouraged to write down our goals - if it is not written down, then it is only just a wish. Writing the goal down is how you program the goal into your subconscious. Well...I spend a few weeks really thinking about my goals and have no, FINALLY written them down. I keep a journal, but figured putting them in writting in two places will really hold me accountable to then. :)
Chelsey's Goals:
1) Dedicate at least 15 minutes of alone time to God daily.
2) Save $100 a month.
3) Write on my blog 2-3x a week.
4) Squat clean 150# by November 1st.
5) Connect multiple muscle-ups by end of year.
6) Cook from my paleo cookbook 2-3x week.
7) Sub 5 min Fran by end of year.
8) Find a mentor.
9) Travel to San Francisco.
10) Read a book every other week.
11) Recycle.
12) Complete all wod's rx HSPU.
13) Go hiking backpacking through Grand Canyon.
14) Do one random act of kindness a week.
15) Practice yoga 2-3x week.
16) Talk to my dad monthly.
17) Go on an overseas Mission Trip.
18) Send snail mail instead of emails whenever possible.
19) Be able to perform free standing handstand by end of year.
20) Let go of always needing to be in control.
21) Make teaching others about fitness lifestyles my career.
Lots of goals...maybe even too many goals for the first goal setting experiement. But I have a lot of things I want to accomplish and/or maintain. I just pray that God gives me the drive to achieve them, then once accomplished, set new ones that are even higher. I pray for Him to take away my fear of failure and to surround me with positive cheerleaders. I pray for guidance and strenght because whenever goals are set - obstacles always have a way of placing themselves directly in your path.
Worry is a sustained form of fear caused by indecision. As soon as we make a decision to ACT the fear and tension and stress (should) begin to diminish. Everything we are or ever will become will come as a result of the content of our minds. Fear is something you rarely can see - it's this lingering thought hiding deep in our minds that makes us scared to take that first step and act. Change is constant and it is not going anywhere. We fear it because of the possibility that we might be worse off after the change.
Forrest gave us something to consider before setting our goals:
**What can you be excellent at?** He said, "You can only become excellent doing what you love to do. Our primary responsibility in life is to find what we love to do and then spend the time and energy necessary to become excellent in that area. Opportunity is usually in our own back yard with your OWN talents and passions and often comes disguised in work clothes."
He then reminded us: "Only two things are required to be successful at anyhting: Decide exactly what is it you want to accomplish and Determine the price you will have to pay and resolve to do anything possible to pay it."
Too much was said at the lecture for me to even begin to capture the depth of knowledge I walked away with - but one thing is for certain, I went home THAT night and began thinking about my goals. Short term and long term. We were encouraged to write down our goals - if it is not written down, then it is only just a wish. Writing the goal down is how you program the goal into your subconscious. Well...I spend a few weeks really thinking about my goals and have no, FINALLY written them down. I keep a journal, but figured putting them in writting in two places will really hold me accountable to then. :)
Chelsey's Goals:
1) Dedicate at least 15 minutes of alone time to God daily.
2) Save $100 a month.
3) Write on my blog 2-3x a week.
4) Squat clean 150# by November 1st.
5) Connect multiple muscle-ups by end of year.
6) Cook from my paleo cookbook 2-3x week.
7) Sub 5 min Fran by end of year.
8) Find a mentor.
9) Travel to San Francisco.
10) Read a book every other week.
11) Recycle.
12) Complete all wod's rx HSPU.
13) Go hiking backpacking through Grand Canyon.
14) Do one random act of kindness a week.
15) Practice yoga 2-3x week.
16) Talk to my dad monthly.
17) Go on an overseas Mission Trip.
18) Send snail mail instead of emails whenever possible.
19) Be able to perform free standing handstand by end of year.
20) Let go of always needing to be in control.
21) Make teaching others about fitness lifestyles my career.
Lots of goals...maybe even too many goals for the first goal setting experiement. But I have a lot of things I want to accomplish and/or maintain. I just pray that God gives me the drive to achieve them, then once accomplished, set new ones that are even higher. I pray for Him to take away my fear of failure and to surround me with positive cheerleaders. I pray for guidance and strenght because whenever goals are set - obstacles always have a way of placing themselves directly in your path.
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