Have you ever woken up to something, somewhere calling out to you?

I’ve always associated myself with the past. Justified it in many ways of using it as a tool to grow, a place to learn, and to cope with myself. I told myself that all I can do now is be positive! I realized that was wrong. The past is just what it is, past. We will never get our time back. As I write this—as you read this—each millisecond passes, we lose time. My positive attitude is personal. It helps in working hard and staying focused. It is not how I should face my past.

I decided that 2017 is the year of change. I have grown in 2016 not through reflection, but by action. My growth was due to changing my outlook. I stopped looking behind me and worrying about what’s in front of me. I started taking more risks, reading more books, and creating more opportunities.

The new year has begun. Each day has been energizing. It won’t last forever but I plan to hold the energy in front of me as I begin this new marathon of life. I’m directing this energy positively.

• Launched http://www.motivatingmango.com/
• Scheduled to learn from a knowledgeable trainer on Friday
• Learned the basics of JetPack
• Set a mastermind for Sunday
• Scheduled specific days for posts (Monday/Wednesday/Friday for this blog)

I also set an impossible list for the first quarter of 2017.

• Experience Automattic
• Improve in WordPress
• Meet an inspiration
• Book a trip to another country
• Budget more
• Begin working in Open Source
• Enhance my blogs and websites
• Improve in a new language

It’s a step in the right direction. I used to set small of goals. It’s time for a change. There is a change calling for evolution. An evolution of self. A new self that looks forward always, helping those along the way that need it. I may not be ready for this new chapter; however, this story book has many chapters. This one is trimmed with gold. I can’t let it go to waste.

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via Daily Prompt: Gone