Years ago when my husband and I were dating we had an ongoing "disagreement". As with many new relationships, the subject of our little disagreement was trivial. However, in its triviality the subject really allowed us to get to know each other much better. The subject was a common saying that D.A. (<- Husband), at the time, would use pretty frequently. The idiom is used in conversation when someone learns a new fact or bit of information and here is how it goes: D.A.: (D.A. sharing something very interesting... I'm sure.) Me: Oh wow! I didn't know that. Very cool. D.A.: Well, now you know and knowing is half of the battle. And that is where we disagreed. Knowing is not half of any battle! There are so many parts to a battle that to so drastically simplify the art of battle or the effort of overcoming, and the marathon that is growing into a better human set me on defense. My response was always that knowing something doesn't get anyone anywhere. You have to know, act on, and continuously follow up on the subject learned to continue to grow in your knowledge. Over a decade later, I still hold my ground that knowing something is much less than half of any battle but over the years I have noticed that learning something new spurs the vital step that my original youthful defense didn't cover. That step is making a decision. Decision making is the main catalyst in our life and so many times we don't give enough credit to the work that does into the step of deciding. Knowing doesn't get us anywhere that is where acting on that knowledge comes into play but before we can act we make a decision on how we will react to our new information. In this edition of the magazine, we are talking a lot about now being a time of growth. During the production of this magazine, I felt the need to share with all of you wonderful readers that you can make a decision RIGHT NOW. You can make the decision you've been procrastinating now. Right now is a time to decide to grow. Seek wisdom to become educated and pray hard! Decide the best direction and get to work. Just know that the first step is the scariest step.. so also decide to stay informed and evaluate your decision so that you are always on the path to becoming the best human you were made to become! Much love Sandites! Send us a letter or email: 118 N Main St Sand Springs, OK 74063 info@wearesandsprings.com 918-521-1810 4 WeAreSandSprings.com | March 2020
Danielle Myers
