Discipline

As much as I like the idea of it, self-discipline is always a big challenge for me. On one hand, I'd like to think that I'm good at sticking to long tedious projects. Yet I wonder, when I look at my list of unfinished projects. I have a half-dozen books that I'd like to write, but none completed. I have a tough time keeping a regular discipline of Bible reading, of grading homeworks, of staying in touch with friends, cleaning up, and so forth. "The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak". Now what are the chances that I'll actually keep up with blogging on a consistent basis? Hmm.


Well, I have had one small victory in self-discipline over the last week. After a lifetime of once-a-day teeth brushing, I've finally gotten myself into brushing two or three times a day. Sure it's always made perfect sense that I should brush my teeth after each meal. But I could just never get myself to remember to do it. I guess the financial impact of me and John's dental problems has finally gotten my attention.


Is this the beginning of a new era of self-discipline for me? Don't know. But at least it can be one more area for me to be a better example to my kids. And it does make me feel a little better about myself.