I got a new keyboard yesterday and it helped me remember something I used to love, but don’t do anymore.
Writing.
I love this new keyboard and wanted to just try typing with it to see what it is like.
It clicks and clanks like crazy, which is extremely satisfying. And that’s why I got it.
I’ve been getting the itch to write again.
I used to write all the time as a kid. I loved writing books.
I used to say I was going to be an author someday.
But at some point in time, I stopped writing.
Likely because I was busy with activities, friends, jobs, etc.
And somewhere along the way in growing up and trying to make something of myself, I lost the things that brought me joy.
I, for some reaso,n stopped doing things that I love.
And part of the journey of stepping back and avoiding autopilot is recognizing that.
That we all hit a point in our lives where we lose who we really are in pursuit of who we think we are.
We become more career-oriented and get focused on what will make us money so we can survive.
We often burn out somewhere along this path.
This moment of burnout is important because it creates an opportunity for reflection.
A moment to look back and see how we got here.
To remember what we used to love doing as kids.
And maybe the idea of doing that thing now isn’t as ridiculous as we thought or were told it was.
The thing is, when we are working on something we love and enjoy, we lose track of time. We become immersed in our work. And we experience joy.
Because God designed us to experience joy while doing the things he wired us to do.
It’s as simple as that.
So what’s something you used to love to do as a kid, but, for whatever reason, you’ve avoided doing it for so long?
Go do that thing today.
Blessings,
Mitch