Whose Turn?

— La'NE'

How is it that these little plants find their way into every nook and cranny?  Hand weeded every season to be certain the roots are pulled doesn’t appear to deter these prolific natives.  Though Chickweed and Henbit are both considered by some to be medicinal herbs, while others call them weeds, they make healthy groundcover in the winter months, serve as a prevention to soil erosion, and provide a food source for wildlife. Worthwhile or not, they quickly wear out their welcome—even to a nature gardener—with their massive, out-of-control habit.

Looking at the Henbit’s pink flowers (the all well-knowing hummingbirds and butterflies covet the nectar), I debated whether to pull the plants, leave them, or transplant them.  While pondering the options, a recent conversation about results came to mind.

Whether we’re talking about health, finances, business, or personal concerns, when we come into agreement on the desired results, the focus becomes how.  In my first (and favorite job), my boss and mentor every now and again reminded me of the necessity to come prepared for work.  What he was really saying was to take care of your health daily.  No advice is more informative than in today’s 24/7 society.

We can have the best mapped strategies for increases in wealth and health with a beautiful snapshot of how we hope that to look in real life, but what about the distractions?  While we often find ourselves bogged in multi-tasking and 24/7 social networking, the disruptions we most need to be concerned with go unnoticed until they become very costly.  Do you know that medical experts today are boldly emphasizing to their patients that they can be their own worse enemy when it comes to their health?

Think about it.  When bombarded with aches, pain and chronic concerns, what becomes of your energy level and attention span?  We may not realize that we become ineffective and nonproductive; especially to the very people who trust in our personal qualities.

Like most women, I recognize that my days are filled with responsibilities in the business world as well as enjoying a personal life.  Married 40 years, I have worked side-by-side with my husband for 30 of those years.  My titles vary, according to what hat I’m wearing on which given day—it’s a good thing I love hats!  And, like the days when you’ll find me in the gardener’s hat, wondering what to do about the wild child of nature, I can expect there will be a season challenged by distractions. During those times, I believe that you, like I, will find that we simply must discern whose turn it is and learn what will provide the best return on investment—with the full knowledge that the only results that count are how we go about on this life’s path to make a difference for the lives of others.