​Before I share what that thought was and how I'm outgrowing it, let me tell you just a bit about the power of thoughts and how you can transform yours.  (Side note - I wonder if you've had the same false belief as me - you'll have to let me know?!)

1. Some thoughts are subconscious - they run in the background, fueling your actions without you even realizing it.  You may feel or even act "some sort of way" and it's hard to put your finger on why.  Those things are felt on a deeper level before you understand their origins.
2. Other thoughts - conscious ones, well they are alive and well in the forefront of your mind.  These are the things you repeat to yourself (or others) as if on loop.  You may say them jokingly, snarky, sadly, happily or sincerely.  Perhaps you don't say them at all, but you're well aware of these thoughts you have.

Here are the things you need to know:

I'm bouncing out on the pressures of New Year resolutions this year.  Or you could say I'm postponing plans to better align with God's divine timing.

You see, the calendar we follow is a man-made (pagan-made) calendar - which was set to begin on January 1 in 45BC (instead of in March as it had been previously) to honor the Roman god, Janus, the god of beginnings!! Who knew, right?!  I'm going to spare you details and point you to your own deep dive into researching this history topic so that I may continue to my point.  ;-)

(Here are two articles to start with:  6 Things You May Not Know About the Gregorian Calendar and The Julian Calendar Takes Effect for the First Time on New Year's Day 45BC.)

The point is - we are to be in a season of wintering... a time of rest, dormant, slow growth, and reflection.  This is preparation time for what will burst forth in the spring!  You know that new found rush of energy

As a Christian, how do you feel about the holiday of Halloween?  Honestly, until a few years ago - I never gave it a second thought.  We never participated in anything 'scary' or 'gory'... so it seemed like a 'fun' thing to do with the kids (and with most of America)..

THEN GOD.  You know I love a good "then God" experience, right?!

Then God started stirring my heart to question this tradition.  I began to feel conviction about not participating in it... but it can be really hard to go against (your family) eh hmm, tradition.  I was met with all of the typical responses and rebuttals, as you can imagine (and as perhaps you're thinking of right now).  So, I caved.  I went against that conviction (and felt horrible about it).

But here we are again, approaching October 31... and a lot has changed for me, including my way of thinking (and my boundaries).  Let me explain briefly how this played out and I'll share my conclusion to whether or not I am giving Halloween the YAY or NAY this year: