Ever procrastinate--put off starting something new!  A new job you sorta-have-to-be-there-on-time, dressed well for the position you will hold...start...begin!  But the thing you have dreamed about, thought about, anticipated what fun it would be, but the thing you don't have to do is so easy to put off!
     Why procrastinate?  The first reason I can think of is fear...in my case my dream is writing.  I've never wanted to write a book, especially not poetry.  In elementary school Mom was a real help when it came to writing poetry.  I could rhyme really well, but making sense of the rhymed words was not my strength.  I just want to write to encourage others, to remind myself and others that there is a plan, not a random happening that brings us to this earth, but a purpose and a plan that was been given uniquely to every single person.  "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."  Jer. 29:11
     Fear also that no one else will think my written thoughts are worthy of someone else taking the time to read, enjoy and even think about during their day...an encouragement to keep putting one foot in front of the other.  Not praise but just acceptance and a note that says "it" was read. (Of course, it would be nice if a written positive comment is occasionally made!)
    But I am coming to the conclusion that my job in the here and now is to write about my fears, my struggles, the places I have grown and the places I need to move away from but keep revisiting, little strides in the right direction and my victories (especially to be able to say "No" occasionally.  I usually cannot form the syllables to say that word!) 
    Fear aside!  I have picked up my pen and I am writing.  I pray the Father will look kindly at my words and the Holy Spirit  will use them in someone's life to encourage them to keep trucking, to see there is a plan and it is good all the time whether we understand it or like it or not.
     Pick up that pen and join me in a new adventure!