Out with the Old

Yesterday I got my exercise in, helping to demolish a kitchen. In addition to exercise, I also find demolition/construction helpful for de-stressing. Any pent up anger or frustration I may be feeling is released by tearing down cabinets and breaking tiles. Trust me, it’s a great feeling.

However, this opportunity was only afforded to me because someone wants to remodel. The homeowner felt the need to make a change to their house, and in order for that to be accomplished they first have to get rid of the present kitchen. For whatever reason, the current kitchen is no longer sufficient for the homeowner. They may feel the kitchen is outdated; appliances no longer work as they should or the space isn't being used effectively. Whatever the reason, they want a change. In order for there to be a change, they have to get rid of the current situation.

My message to you this morning is – “Out with the Old.”

We all have something and/or someone that needs to be demolished out of our lives. For a while that habit may have been fun or worthwhile, and then we got older and realized it was breaking our pockets and keeping us away from our family. That friend was great during our college years or when we were single, but they've failed to mature and no longer serve a meaningful purpose in our adult lives.

Just like the homeowner who knew when to get their kitchen demolished for a fresh remodel, you have to know when to demolish certain habits and people out of your life, to make way for your remodel. There will always be memories attached to anything you've had for some time. Keep the memories, but learn to move on. My challenge to you is to find one thing or person who is holding you back from a goal and start removing it from your life. You’ll never move forward if you can’t let go of the past.

It’s a new day. It’s time for “Out with the Old,” so you can make space for the new you.