"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." Aristotle.

Five birds sitting on a telephone wire

Five birds are sitting on a telephone wire. Two decide to fly south. How many are left? Most people would say three. Actually, all five are left. You see, deciding to fly isn’t the same as doing it.

If a bird really wants to go somewhere, it’s got to point itself in the right direction, jump off the wire, flap its wings, and keep flapping until it gets there.

So it is with most things. Good intentions aren’t enough. It’s not what we want, say, or think that makes things happen; it’s what we do.

I frequently think of writing thank-you, birthday, and congratulatory notes. Unfortunately, only a sad few of these good sentiments ever make it to paper. Still, if I don’t look too closely, I can delude myself into thinking that based on my good thoughts I’m a gracious and grateful person. A truer and less admirable picture of my character is drawn by my actions.

In the end, we either do or don’t do. We either make the time to do the things we want to and should do or we make excuses. As Alfred Adler said, “Life happens at the level of events, not of words. Trust movement.”

What do you want to do? Do you want to take a course, change your job, lose weight, make new friends, or spend more time with and appreciate more the ones you have?

What’s stopping you from jumping off the wire and flapping your wings?

Tamika

www.ServingMoms.com

Lil Phil's first haircut

My little boys first haircut! He will be 3 in January so I know this moment is a little late. I know, I couldn't let go. I just wasn't ready to see him grow up but you know what, it was time. He is such a handsome little boy now and he is so grown up, i'm just so happy!

Our family: Phillip, Tamika, and Lil Phil.

I'm a stay-at-home mom and Army wife.

I used to be in the Navy for 7 years before having my

son. I knew that I couldn't go out back to sea after

having him. My little one is 2 years old and a little ball of

energy. I've been with Internet CEO Moms for 6 months now

and I love the team and the support that comes with it.

The ladies that I work with are wonderful and such a joy to

talk to almost everyday. I love being able to be at home with my

everyday and give him some stability even though we are a military

family.