Tomorrow
is Pioneer Day in Utah, which celebrates the arrival of the first Mormon
Pioneers in Salt Lake Valley.
I
am wondering, in what ways are you a pioneer?
As you know, pioneers explore, innovate, lead the way, or journey to unfamiliar places
physically, mentally, spiritually, and/or emotionally. Here are a few examples of what other pioneers
have done:
-- Learn a musical instrument
-- Be the first to break the cycle of anger or abuse or poor parenting in your family
--
Use writing or art to express something worthwhile to others
--
Develop a new procedure or product or methodology for your company
--
Start a new company
--
Overcome a habit or addiction through a 12-step program or other method
--
Teach something useful and positive to your children or others
--
Forgive people from the past that have harmed you
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Be the first to get a degree or advanced degree in your family
--
Decide to take responsibility for everything in your life rather than blame
others or circumstances
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Move to a new location
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Create a plan to transition from your current work to what you know you should
be doing, and then implement that plan.
--
Begin that fun hobby you’ve always wanted to try
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Break out of a negative thinking or behavior pattern
And
there are many other ways to forge ahead and be a pioneer.
On this Pioneer
Day, put some thought into how you have been a pioneer or how you are a pioneer
or how you can become a pioneer. Pioneers
are courageous and optimistic. They plan ahead and are willing to do the work.
To
spur you on in your “journey,” you can listen to a song that was sung by Mormon
Pioneers as they crossed the Plains, adapt it to your situation…and keep
living!
