• I am super resourceful
• I am super resourceful
• I am super resourceful
• I am super resourceful
• I am super resourceful

In the days of Google, YouTube, and multiple social media platforms, there’s no longer an excuse for not being able to figure out how to do something, which has been my go-to for decades. My belief in my inability to find the information I need makes it difficult for me to see and/or to recognize the words appearing right in front of my eyes. It’s as though, if I’m able to lack understanding, I’m suddenly let off the hook. I no longer need to face my fears and do what I’m called to do with my life. We all have inner promptings, and we all have our favorite excuses we use for ignoring them. Every time I catch myself making an excuse or thinking up a justification for my behavior, I’m reminded of a sermon I heard years ago. The pastor attributed a quote to Abraham Lincoln as saying, “Those who are good at making excuses are rarely good at anything else.” It still feels like a kick to the gut and brings tears to my eyes. I want to be good at something other than rationalizing, but am I willing to do whatever it takes to get there?