The beginning of every new year tends to make me ponder what I really want from life and myself. Have I improved in any way during the past year? What resolutions should I make to become more of the person I want to be? What’s going to make the greatest positive difference in my life? What words would I use to describe myself and the person I’m trying to become?

Strong physically and emotionally, giving, self-confident, gracious, accepting, decisive, determined, believing, hopeful, surrounded by life and love, happy, persistent, patient, willing to try new and hard things and keep practicing them, creative, open, flexible, playful, imaginative, unique, curious, observant, beautiful, brilliant, free, powerful, cherished

I’ve learned through Wife for Life that these are all part of what it means to be a mature and fulfilled woman. They are the key characteristics of the Pioneer Woman, Creator, Talent, and Dream Maker that lies within each of us. I realized as I was making my list this year that they encapsulated the heart of my resolutions. Without even thinking consciously about it, these were the things I wanted to see most in myself.

I have to admit though that I still have a hard time seeing these in myself because knowing they are there and recognizing, understanding, and developing them are very different things. Thankfully, I know I’m not alone in this. These are the foundational ideas that we begin with in Wife for Life University. Inevitably the women attending want so much to believe it’s true, and to see it in themselves, and to become that type of person, but they often have a difficult time believing it is possible. After all, it takes something more than wanting to move us from where we are to where we can be. It takes a why.

“…in order to live in the clouds, you’ve got to be grounded in why. You’ve got to go beyond skills and knowledge. You have to start with a foundational rationale, a deep-down motivation, a philosophical backdrop to give your efforts sincerity and staying power.” Wife for Life, Chapter 3: Your Power Begins With Your Why

By nature, we women are dreamers. We want so very much to be our very best selves. Inevitably though it seems like by the end of January 90% of our New Year’s resolutions have dissipated into lost daydreams amidst the old habits, beliefs, and challenges of life. Fully understanding and articulating our whys helps us to prioritize so we can focus on the things that are most important. “Why’s” also act as our compass to help navigate a clear course and reach our destination even when the storms come with all their wind and waves.

I hope you’ll join me in an effort to make 2016 your year of miracles! Become the person you dream of being. Believe in yourself and in your unique gifts as a wife and woman. Keep your why firmly in mind and you’ll not only have a great year but you will be well on your way to your very own Grand Forever.

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