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Propioneer

You are not only passionate about the lifestyle you live, you are successful. You have had years under your belt that have added up to a lot of successes. That’s not to say that you haven’t been affected by loss. Every loss that you’ve had has touched you deeply. But you have grit. And that streak of stubbornness. They compel you to get up, shake off the dirt and keep going. All of this has made you a beautiful combination: tough and wise beyond your years and tender and compassionate towards the animals you care for and those walking the same journey. You are making a difference in this world more than you even know for your families sake and this great nation. You, like the pioneers many years ago, are paving a path to a new future. A path that’s been walked before and needs walked again.

To health! To vision! To self-sufficiency!

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So, my fellow Propioneer, you have had a lot of years and success under your belt. 

You have a lot of wisdom and probably could teach class after class of all the wonderful things and lessons you have learned. 

Even where you stand now, you have dreams: more dreams, higher dreams, deeper dreams. 

Keep on dreaming big and deep and wide and in full color. 🙂

First off, remember this:

Know, and More Importantly, Remember Your Why

When you have yet another setback or trial, remember why you are homesteading and living this life to begin with. Without a second thought, what is the first answer that comes to your mind: Why are you homesteading?

Keep this answer close. Write it down. Frame it. Repeat.

This answer with be the sustaining grace in your homesteading journey.  

Eliminate Distractions   

After years of experience if can be easy to wane a bit in areas. Or to get distracted by an issue or problem that really doesn’t get you closer to your goals. This will look different for each one of us but I have a feeling one thing popped into your mind when you read this: eliminate distractions. So, this week, work on weeding out that one distraction. And the next week, work on another one. You get the picture 🙂

Work on the most important task   

It can be easy to get weighed down by a long to-do list. But many times I haven’t taken the time to figure out which task is the most important and which task will get me closer to my long-term goals. Write out your to-do list right now and then put the list in order of the most important task to the least. Work every day on the most important task. With all that you have already accomplished, you still are working towards more, towards living a more self-sufficient life style. 

Focus on your own work, your own life   

With the advent of Facebook, came the desire and ability to keep up with anyone and everyone. But don’t forget about YOU. Don’t fear the dreams and desires that God has placed in your heart. Believe in yourself. This week, keep trusting yourself, trust that your life is important and that you can AND SHOULD focus on your life, and the dreams within. 

Thank you for all you do. 

Your heritage is now. Don’t let your fears, failures or even successes stop you from stepping forward every day. 

See you in the next chapter of homesteading 🙂
 

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