Puppy. Firsts. Shiny penny. Souvenirs. What do these all have in common?
They all represent something new. At a recent garage sale, I bought a $.50 purse — a cheap find, but a gem to me. A few months ago, I got my braces off. That new luxury of smooth (and straight) teeth was exhilarating. I couldn’t stop smiling!!
Have you ever had an “Ahhaa” moment? You know, the moments when a new concept or idea just suddenly comes together in your mind and everything makes sense. It’s so profound to you that the moment lingers a while as you discover its deep meaning or affect on your life. New things don’t have to come with price tags and they aren’t always enjoyable, but one thing is for certain … something new does something to a person.
Puppy: Our beloved miniature poodle, Oscar, died unexpectedly last month days after discovering a blood disorder. He has been greatly missed, but our home without a pet is like a refrigerator without power — it just doesn’t work. So, after research, we found our new labradoodle puppy. She is now just a mere six weeks old. We’re quite excited for this new addition to our home soon, but this new change will mean major puppy proofing of our home over the next few weeks and breaking a few bad (messy) habits.
Firsts: We just returned from vacation and had the wonderful opportunity to experience for the first time an area we had never been to — New England and
Shiny Penny. Everywhere we went on our trip, Hannah spent $.51 — two quarters and the shiniest penny we had. The result — a flattened penny embossed with the attraction’s symbol. It’s a token memory of the little enjoyments she saw.
Souvenirs. No vacation is complete without a few new souvenirs. After wandering all over NYC and finally finding the best deal, we got 20 postcards for $1.00 on our last day. What a find!! After we made our purchase, much to my surprise, the next shop boasted 30 postcards for $1.00. Go figure. I know when I drink from my new coffee cup or hang our Christmas ornament on the tree this year, the memories of our trip will be renewed.
Yes, new things do something to a person. What new things will you experience this summer? Will you try something new with your kids? Will you see something you’ve not seen before? Will you read a new genre of book? Or learn a new creative outlet?
Make a point to cut loose from your status quo and discover something new. Sure, it will stretch you. It may not be comfortable and it may even take some extra time and effort. But the benefits will be worth it!
