Stop. Now Wait a Minute

The start of something new means entering into an area in which you are subject to adventure, fear, success, and even failure. “You never know unless you try.” So here’s to a beginning that I am not even quite sure will be the biggest success. Fear of the new, the regret of past, and the stress of the present. What else is left? What else do we hold on to? Every day is a new day in which we are to live to “the fullest” whatever that may be. We get caught up in the worries of life: school, work, home, children, parents, and the list continues… But when do we find the time to stop, breathe, and… wait for it…

it’s coming…

almost…

oh yeah…

Relax!

Don’t lie to yourself, majority of you definitely just skipped over the ellipses, past the pointless in between words and got right to the word “relax” right? We expect the immediate results, but we can’t be completely blamed for it… society has started to mold us that way.

Other than exploring the latest iPhone, latest Galaxy S(insert number here), or the latest device… have we explored the latest books? Or even the latest news? Chances are… no. Truth be told, I haven’t either. The internet, social media, the “411” on the Kardashians, or most common… the latest celebrity divorce, hangover, or arrest is where most of our attention goes to.

Why do we live our lives vicariously through these objects or these people rather than living a life of our own? The thrill, the adventure, and the drama of these lives we see plastered on the televisions, internet, or even Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, has us either wanting the life they have, or being thankful we aren’t them. This can do one of two things… make us super happy that we had a better day than those posts read, or wishing “Man I wish I was them.”

How long are we going to wait for the next biggest thrill of our lives in order to be happy about ONE day? Stop trying to look for the ideal way to live your life. Don’t wish someone else’s life was yours and most importantly… make each day count for something. Smile at someone, brighten their day, say thank you every chance you get, or even bless you when you hear a sneeze… be courteous and respectful, thankful for all you have, and live each day as though your past has been wiped clean because God’s taken care of that! ~Lincy Sam