I've not been this inspired by anything on TV in a long time.
It really sucks to be adrift.
But it's never too late to start over.
And PURPOSE is transformative.
And sometimes it's closer than we think.
It's good to care about the little things.
Taking the time to do small things well is a sign of respect for ourselves and others.
Every Second Counts. (My theme for 2024).
Really, it was so good and so well-timed as this new year approaches! I watched most of Season 2 yesterday, then went back and watched episode 7 again tonight. My least favorite character became my favorite character, and now I don't know whether to root for him or the Ted Lasso nominees for the Emmy! If you're not offended by bad language, then I recommend this show (on Hulu).
There are places where I've been trying to protect myself by not caring too much, not putting my whole heart in, and just doing what's required to get by... kinda floating through it and desiring a great outcome with minimal effort.
At present, the year ahead feels daunting for me - lots of milestones and pivotal turning points ahead no matter how it plays out. I am working to mentally reframe that, choosing to feel excitement and hope over breakout-inducing anxiety and pressure. When I feel overwhelmed, my tendency is to put my head down and press through quickly and quietly while disengaging my heart. Not a pattern I need to continue.
In this episode, "every second counts" doesn't just mean hustle and get it all done as fast as you can. It means that every time you care about doing something well, it is time and energy well spent. Every task matters, even the stuff that seems monotonous like cleaning dishes or making the bed. Listening well, acts of service, remembering the details that matter to people, little words of encouragement, and caring enough to pay close attention- it matters. Our habits shape our identity -- how you do anything is how you do everything -- and I feel inspired and called by God to redirect there -- to stop choosing the easiest path and disengaging and feigning apathy and taking little shortcuts to avoid hard work. Integrity matters. And the hard is what makes it great. Every second counts because in the quiet moments when it feels like no one is watching, God still sees us and cares about our character.
My word for 2024 is "Believe" (more on that soon), and my theme is Every Second Counts.
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