If you live in central Mississippi, you might know about Yazoo Clay. What’s Yazoo Clay? If the Devil became clay, it’s the one he’d choose. It expands when wet. It contracts when dry. It’s like trying to build roads and buildings on chicken crap. No, chicken crap would be better. You haven’t lived until you’ve paid some guy named Bubba to dig a hole in your back yard so you can pour your savings into it. It’s what causes the streets to break apart and tear up your car.
Yahoo Clay sucks.
But it provides a good metaphor for those of us putting together our 2016 Resolutions. If you build your house on a bad foundation, it doesn’t matter how pretty it is: It will eventually fall apart.
So as I wrap up 2015, I’m going to work on my foundation. I’m going to clean out my closets, drawers and garage. I’m going to organize my business affairs. I’m going to work on my closest relationships and strengthen my faith. I’m going to fix the things people can’t see. That way I can build on them for next year.
2016 will start with a solid foundation. And will be stronger and better than ever.