Okay, between fighting a head cold and facing the trip from Maine to New York, I haven’t been in the mood to sit down and write … even for Five Minute Friday on Saturday. But, as they say, the show must go on, so here’s my latest installment for my friends both here and at Kate’s place (http://katemotaung.com/2016/02/04/five-minute-friday-focus/) . you can learn more about Five Minute Friday at Kate’s place as well.

The prompt is FOCUS … which is kind of funny since my focus today is tempered with antihistamines. But, the timer is set so who knows what will come out. GO …

I don’t always have a hard time keeping things in focus. For example, I can put all my uninterrupted attention on … uh … well, I’ll get back to that.

Seriously, I am not a very focused person. I’m not a scatterbrain, but it seems whenever I tackle a job, my mind sort of wanders in all different directions. Oh, a butterfly. Look, the sun just peeked from behind the clouds.

Get the picture?

Even my faith walk is sometimes less than structured. I do have a prayer routine — quiet time — but I’m sure the Lord sometimes shakes His head as I meander through. Why did … ? How come …? I wonder if …

I somewhat envy those people who can tackle a task and stick to it. They’re remarkable. My wife was like that — when she got into the zone, there was no stopping her. I never find that “zone” … at least not directly. I kind of zig zag from point A to point B with a lot of diversions — and sometimes unexpected surprises… STOP

…are discovered.

To be honest, I’m glad God wired me that way. Life would be boring if we just plotted from point A to point B without taking in the sights and sounds and thoughts and surprises along the way. Oh look, the mailman just pulled into the driveway.

THOUGHT TO REMEMBER: When you want the world to change, lead by example, and others are sure to follow.