Sandra Hubbard

In the mornings we sit down at the table. (Ok maybe not all of us)

Maybe to drink our coffee, enjoy a light breakfast before heading out.

Or possibly to study, pray and have a quiet moment to begin the day.

That table offers us options. Drink coffee, eat a meal, read a book, play games, etc.

But there’s another table in your life. It has options too. Offering you opportunities to choose.

I journal. A lot. It’s an essential part of my self care.

Sitting at my table journaling one morning I thought about this idea of having a table overflowing with options.

Too many in fact. And it was time to remove some of them. Permanently.

I’m removing the option to quit. Especially when life get’s hard. A goal feels impossible. Or from guilt, shame or frustration.

To walk, workout, create, declutter etc. Quitting is no longer an option.

The option to procrastinate. Delaying until one day when. Putting off what needs to be done daily and long term.

Much like quitting, I don’t want to procrastinate on taking care of my body or pursuing those dreams collecting dust on the shelf.

I’m removing the option to judge others. God has never passed me His gavel giving me authority to judge someone else. And never will.

The option to hold a grudge. It serves no positive purpose. It’s dead weight dragging me down. I’m letting them go and already feel lighter.

The option to try and buy other’s affections invitations, acceptance or inclusion.

Because when the money stops flowing so will the affections, invitations, acceptance or inclusion.

And with that one, I am removing the option to attempt to sit at tables I’m not valued, appreciated or welcome.

Rejection hurts. Being excluded or uninvited does too.

But I’ve reframed rejection to see it as God’s divine protection from tables serving up drama, strife and division.

I’ll politely pass on that menu.

Letting fear hold me back is no longer an option. If I have to do it shaking in my stilettos I will.

If I fall or fail I fall or fail but letting fear dominate and intimidate me is no longer an option.

I’m curious. What options are on your table that need to go? For good?

Is it the option to compare yourself with others?

To prioritize everyone else’s needs over your own? To criticize your body? To compete with friends?

To dismiss your dreams or delay achieving a goal that would better your life? Maybe in your health, relationships or finances?

Ladies, it’s time to clear the table and remove what’s no longer an option.