25 goals to reach in the last half of my life.....

The heading for this post could be a little misleading because several of the items will be based on things I've done in the past but have a desire to refine or pick back up and pursue at a greater level. With that said here's my list..

1. Discover unconditional love
2. Learn to sail
3. Fly fish with more intensity than ever before
4. Backpack with a refined purpose
5. Sell some of my blacksmith products
6. Develop a couple of small business ideas into income generators
7. Learn to surf (I'm 54 years old so I need a patient instructor)
8. Write a fiction novel
9. Rediscover mountain biking (casual)
10. Guide some camping/hiking expeditions for friends and family to develop a more detailed view of God in the cathedrals He built.

11. Buy a 14ft raft, frame, oars, and equipment to explore a\America's waterway jewels.
12. Spend more time playing the violin and guitar.
13. Eliminate my fixation on television.
14. Help others recognize and achieve their dreams.
15. Develop a world view regarding the impoverished peoples of the world.
16. Stand in the middle of the desert in total darkness and observe the universe.
17. Author and publish a book to help people understand perception is the beginning of a choice and is the source of enlightenment or offense.

18. Visit Iceland
19. Encourage others to make right choices based on a hunger for God and His ways to enhance their families and life experiences.

20. Take an art class.
21. I want to help my children discover and pursue their dreams.
22. I want to stand on the prairie and observe a thunderstorm with God.
23. I want to share my heart and experiences with friends and family.
24. I want my wife to know she has been loved, is loved, and always will have my love.
25. I want to reflect towards others the essence of the unconditional love God has given me.

I would like to thank Hannah Nelson for inspiring this list. You made me think, reflect, and resolve to pursue parts of my life I would love to re-establish and new things to establish. To all my friends and family who take the time to read this I invite you to create your own list, it'll cause you to rethink and maybe rediscover some old dreams. You can do anything you set your mind to. If you find any overlaps with my list I would love to work the items that coincide together, after all things are always better when shared with those you love.

Rest Easy,

Bill