Moses

Two years ago, I decided to read one hundred books. At first, I couldn’t recognize simple words without looking them up…I ended up reading eighty-five books that year. This past year, I had enough of reading and didn’t start up again until July 1st, and again, I had to look up all the small words at the beginning, and as I progressed, I looked up fewer words. I ended up reading eight-five books again. 

Today I was speaking with my sister, and I told her I was looking into executive function issues after a stroke. I explained that executive function was what we use to initiate, plan, and execute those plans. 

The other day I received a new computer delivered to the house; I spoke with that sister as I opened it. So, as I was talking with her today about executive function, the new computer came up. I told her I hadn’t set it up, that Ashley would have to help me, and that I debated putting Windows 10 on it so I wouldn’t have to learn a new OS, but I was going to resist the urge to shun new technology. 

As my sister and I talked about the executive function issue, she remarked how I used to be such a go-getter and outgoing that the effects of the stroke on my personality were breathtaking. 

I hope to try and find ways to remedy this issue. 

I used to use a bullet journal, and they are very concise and easy to maintain once it’s created. Ashley offered to make me one, but I didn’t want to give up a whole weekend of her time to make me a bullet journal. So, I ordered one that is somewhat “pre-made,” and my hope is that Ashley has time to help me fill in the essential details (my handwriting wavers). 

There is a song by Jann Arden (one of my favorite singers/songwriters), Holy Moses. The second verse is where I find myself a little too often.      

Initiation is imperative. Initiation is key to getting out of my own way.