Reset

Don’t you wish you could go back and press the reset button on certain moments in your life? Kinda like a do-over. Not really regret, but I could have made a better decision. Well, maybe its just me. I definitely feel that way. Maybe I spoke too soon or I moved too fast. I definitely have a few of those situations. We can’t change the past, but we can learn from it. We can choose to do things differently. We can reset our path every time we change our mind. Everyday is a new day to get it right. Every moment is an opportunity to reset.

Seize the Moment

We don’t always recognize the “moments” in our life until they pass. We can only hope that they were captured in a photograph and not just a memory. Everyday is filled with “moments.” Everyday is filled with opportunities and chances that could lead us in a different direction. When we are faced with life-changing decisions, those are the moments we should seize. Sometimes, you don’t need to weigh the pros and cons. Sometimes, you just need to take that leap of faith. Sometimes, you just need to lean in for that kiss. Sometimes, you just need to seize the moment.

Doors

When I was younger, I watched soap operas and game shows with my grandmother. One of my favorites was The Price is Right. My grandmother and I would debate on which door the contestant should choose. It was very rare that a contestant chose the right door. They often gave up the better option for a chance at something behind another door. We have doors in our lives. We have choices. We have options. We make decisions daily. Sometimes, we choose the right door. Sometimes, we are like those contestants that risk what we have for something better. Sometimes, it works out. Sometimes, it doesn’t. We can’t make impulse decisions. We need to evaluate every move and decision. We need to count the cost. We need to be prayerful about which doors we choose to walk through and even which doors we close. Every option isn’t necessarily a better one. Choose wisely.

Damaged

I remember when I based what I ordered online on the cost of shipping. If shipping was more expensive than what I wanted, I simply would not order it or I would wait on a free shipping option. Amazon changed the way millions shopped online with their Prime membership. I’ve been conditioned to only shop for items that are available for Prime shipping. I need my package in 2 days or less. I can count the times that my package hasn’t arrived or was damaged on one hand. It just doesn’t happen that often.

Truth is things get damaged. Things break. Things fall apart and most times we aren’t conditioned on how to handle damage. We want our money back. We want a replacement in 2 days or less. We are not very accommodating to change or inconvenience. We have become a microwave generation. We want participation trophies and prescriptions. We refuse to acknowledge that in many cases, we are damaged. We fix the obvious damage, but negate to fill the emotional holes. Evaluate your life. There is beauty in your brokenness. The only way to truly fix the damage is to acknowledge it.

Windows

There are windows of opportunity all around you. Some are even disguised in doors you wouldn’t ordinarily walk through. Prayer is a way to filter through what opportunities you should take and which ones you should avoid. Windows have a way of filtering your perspective. Can you appreciate the rain the same way you enjoy the sunlight? Sometimes, our perspectives hinder us. We don’t see the opportunities, because sometimes the requirements are too high. Try to see the windows that are open to you everyday. Open a window and see how it changes your environment. Look into someone’s eyes and see the windows of their soul. See the majesty all around you. See the opportunities.

Regret

Woulda. Coulda. Shoulda. We all have some things we regret. We all have some things we wish we would have done differently. Since time travel is not possible, we have to live with those mistakes. We have to glean the lessons and chalk them up as life experience. Every experience is not going to be positive. Every opportunity is not going to the end they way we may think it should, and that’s ok. Regret is a part of life. We just have to make sure we don’t live there. Forgive yourself and others.

Opportunity Knocks

Most of us are prepared when opportunity knocks. I've always heard people say, "you don't have to get ready if you stay ready." If we are actively preparing ourselves for what's next, we welcome opportunities to grow and improve ourselves. What if you find yourself unprepared? You've got to start somewhere. Chalk it up as a missed opportunity and learn from your mistakes. What can you do today to better yourself? Take a class. Learn that new language. Update your resume. Do something. Prepare. Opportunity is knocking.