from dread to desire

today I was surprised by my thoughts 

I wanted, no, I needed to go walk

even though it was cold

even though it was gray

I had to lace up my boots, 
zip up my winter coat,
slip on my warm mittens,
pull on my ear warmers and step out the door
as I took my first few steps the truth of what has transpired hit me

determined discipline can transform dread to desire

for the last week and a half,

regardless of how I felt,

I have walked a mile or so

nothing had changed today,

except my attitude

this afternoon my mind is reeling...
I am sifting through other things I know I need to do, 
but haven't-
things that might get finished and bring satisfaction
if I simply apply that same principle to them
cutting down on sugar
adding more fresh fruit and vegetables to my diet
working toward finishing curriculum I began several years ago
sewing quilts I have fabric and batting for
using the paint I bought to paint door trim, it's been two years
and that's just the beginning...