March Air Reserve Base --
“Later on
We'll conspire
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid
The plans that we've made
Walking in a winter wonderland”
I’m sure you have heard
those lyrics a dozen times or more this past month, as Christmas songs have
been playing nonstop in every store.
But have you really heard
the words of this song?
This is about a couple in
love, sitting by the fire, making plans for the future. They have decided to
face those plans “unafraid,” with courage and bravery.
Have you made some plans for
what you want to see, do, and/or become this year?
What plans will you make for
2017?
What are your professional
plans? Is this the year you are going to
finally enroll in your Professional Military Education? Is this the year you are going to get some
specialized training and push yourself to new heights? What plans do you have
to make yourself (and our wing) much better and more effective?
What are your personal
plans? Is this the year you are going to
travel to the exotic place you have dreamed about?
Is this the year to start
school, save money, begin dating?
What are your fitness goals?
Is this the year to run a marathon? Is this the year to eat better, get
chiseled and ripped, or top a personal record on your physical fitness test?
What are your spiritual
goals? Is this the year to start
attending a place of worship? Is this the year to read a spiritual book, pray,
give generously (time and/or money) to an organization or someone in need?
“Fail to plan is knowingly
planning to fail.” –author unknown
Don’t let 2017 begin without
intentionally planning who you want to be and what you want to do. When you
make some plans for this year (2 to 3 is plenty), face them unafraid and watch
this year be a year of amazing journeys and results!
Lastly, let someone know
your plans, so they might encourage you throughout the year. It is always
better to journey together. Have a happy and blessed new year!
Bright Spot is a recurring column produced by the
163d Attack Wing Chaplain Corps.