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When was the last time you did something for the first time?

 

Unpopular opinion: Pinterest is one of the superior social media platforms.

 

I have far too many pins to count and have grown a flourishing collection of aesthetic images and cute outfits. On Pinterest is where I find both faith-based and generic quotes. I like to save these pins to a specific board so that one day I can go back and make it my phone lock-screen or write them in my calligraphy style. Often enough, quotes will stand out to me. In this case, I have heard this quote from multiple different platforms, and every single time I see it, I ask myself the question: When was the last time you did something for the first time?

I have had a lot going on in my life the last month; things I would never like to experience again and situations that made me strong. During that time, I realized my anxiety about focusing on the future. I have struggled with this since my senior year of high school, and I think this battle never really went away. Over the last six months, I had been in situations that could have potentially changed the course of my future. Whether that was a new opportunity, focusing on my small business, or considering adding a minor in college, these "big" changes made me become anxious. My realization during the past month has been that not everything I do in life has to be "big".

 

I get so caught up in the future that I miss out on the small moments that God gives me each week, in fact, each day! These small moments might be finally going through my junk draw that has been untouched since freshman year or spending the day doing nothing because I have been go-go-go nonstop for the last month. Regardless of the context or what it may be, I can do new things without feeling like it will change my entire future and find joy in the small changes. That is now my goal. I want to enjoy life while living in a God-honoring way.

 

That does not mean I will stop worrying about assignment due dates, but it does mean I will savor the little moments that bring me one step closer to becoming the best version of myself. I want to challenge myself beyond my normal anxious heart and stressful view on my future. I want to try something new, I want to pray more, and I want to enjoy the life God has given me!

 

So, here is my challenge for you...

 

When was the last time you did something for the first time?

 





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