When I think of October I tend to think of change and the beginning of dormancy. The biggest changes we see occur in the trees. Ten months ago these trees were barren with no sign of life. Almost instantaneously they begin to blossom and bloom into green giants that seem ready to take on the summer heat. As fall approaches they begin to grow weary and tired from long months of summer sun and horrendous heat. The leaves then change color and fall to ground and the trees incubate within themselves the ability to burst forth in the spring renewed and revitalized.
I am like a tree. Winter is always forlorn and long, especially in Logan and I always tend to feel as though I have no sign of life. I look around campus and fellow students never smile or say hello and I tend to think that they feel the same way. Almost instantly the temperatures rise and my energy and enthusiasm blossom and bloom ready for the summer excitement and adventure. By time fall rolls around I'm tired and a little worn out and it is sometimes easy for me to get into the winter rut of losing my 'leaves' and showing no sign of life. But I have decided to change that attitude this time around. I have decided not to incubate within myself my ability to become better and full of energy when spring rolls around. Instead I'm going to renew myself and vow that the next six months will be the best of my life yet. I am going to stop my leaves from changing color and allow them to get greener and more vibrant. By the time spring rolls around, I won't need to burst forth with frenzied excitement, I'll aready be a step ahead of the game.
I have inspired men to account for this thinking. Why should we allow ourselves to lose our stamina and give up only to decide to recommit in a few months? No, that won't be me this year. Come six months from now I'll be even more ready for conference and more ready to let my leaves grow greener.
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