Seems like a lot of new cars have push to start now.  You don’t even have to take the key out of your pocket.  You just hop in and push the button and you’re on your way.  It’s cool.  It’s novel.  It’s a sign of class and refinement.  It’s also easy.  If you’ve ever ridden a dirt bike you’ll know you don’t always get push to start.  In fact, more often than not it’s kick start.

Kick starting a dirt bike is not always easy but it can be.  If your bike is well cared for with fresh spark plugs, good gas and oiled with care then it shouldn’t be too bad.  Even with all the proper steps starting a cold bike, especially on a cold day, can be tough.  Several kicks might be needed.  Open the choke, give it a little gas but not too much.  Older bikes can be even harder especially if it’s been a long time since they ran.

With every kick you can hear the motor trying to ignite itself.  With every kick you create activity that can lead to combustion.  The sound changes as you get closer and you might even get a sputter before the last kick that gets everything going.  The sound of the exhaust and the puff of smoke that erupts from the tail pipe are like magic.  As the idle of the motor settles down you are ready for your next journey.

Once the bike is running it’s pretty easy to stop and then be off and running again.  There are times where you may foul a plug.  Other times you may crash and flood the motor.  In either case, when the unexpected occurs don’t be surprised if it doesn’t start again.  At those times you’ll have to do some figuring but it’s usually not that bad.

Over the last few weeks starting has been an idea that has just been stuck in my mind.  Starting new things and new ideas or even starting over after a big crash.  I’m finding that starting can be a hard thing especially if you aren’t used to it.  Like an old bike that’s been sitting in the garage for a while.  You going to have to work at it and may even need a tune up first.  But…..once you get going I feel like it will be easier to keep going.

In my life I had a big crash.  Felt like the wheels were about to fall off and it took some examination to make sure I could continue.  Despite some major dents and damaged paint I’m going to be able to move forward and keep moving on my journey.

So here I am and I’m going to start.

Sorry this image is so huge but it’s that important.  My wonderful wife said “Go”.  I felt so liberated.  I just had a flood of ideas rush forth and I couldn’t wait to get moving.  I’ve found that I usually write as a release when I’m dealing with hard times but today I wanted to share how excited I am.  I wanted to share how encouraged I am and hope that you’ll be encouraged too.

So here we are.  With new ideas and I am going to start.  Wow.  As I write this it feels so game changing.  Like I am in control.  Not in the sense that I will get everything I want but in the sense that if I want to try I can.  I’ve mentioned before that I have always been scared of failure.  Even as a teen I used to convince myself that failure wasn’t an option and somewhere along the lines I told myself that I shouldn’t try so I wouldn’t fail.

I believe the Lord has revealed this to me over the last few weeks and is telling me to leap and He’ll lift me up.  I’ve been in prayer and just feel a new energy as I feel God empower me to be willing to make change, make an impact and take risk.  I’m now ok if I fail.  I’m no longer scared of it (well a little).  I’m even excited to see what I’ll learn from it.

I’ve got a few different ideas in various stages but this blog is going to be part of it.  I know there aren’t many of you that read this and I’m sorry it’s been so hit and miss with my posts.  I’m going to post at least once a week going forward.  Please be patient as I figure out what I want to focus on and as I learn how to write.  I do truly enjoy this opportunity to share with you and I’m so excited to share everything that God has put on my heart.

So…..for those of you out there with an idea or a dream.  Go, start and then deliver.  Get it out there and see if it works.  No matter what happens as long as you learn from your experience it won’t be a waste.  I can’t wait to see what you have.  If you got an idea share it with me at least.  I’ll also be sharing some new stuff and I’d love feedback from you.  Stay tuned…..

ps – I usually just write and publish so I’ll proof read this later.  lol.