Throughout the last few months, I've been writing down little snippets of things that I noticed we don't do often enough, but we should, because they're good for the soul. Disclaimer: Some of these things may not match your personality type, but, hey, some of them do. Just changing little things throughout your day could make for something great.
1. Go to a coffee shop. Alone. There's nothing more peaceful that that.
2. Get up and watch the sunrise.
3. Sing on the top of your lungs, loud and proud.
4. Pray for others. Pray over others.
5. Ask a random person to lunch. You never know what opportunities that conversation can bring.
6. Laugh.
7. Put the phone down. I'm serious.
8. Try a new restaurant that you totally wouldn't usually go to.
9. Say yes. Go. Stop worrying about everything else before life passes you by before you can even live it fully.
10. Read a book.
11. Stop living in fear of what others are going to think.
12. Write someone an encouraging note.
13. Ask for help. Stop being so stubborn and independent.
14. Call your parents just to talk. It will make their hearts soar.
15. Buy flowers.
16. Speak highly of others and avoid gossip.
17. Challenge ourselves. It doesn't always have to be easy.
18. Go to church.
19. Take pictures. They are worth a thousand words.
20. Send snail mail.
21. Go on dates. Actually calling them a date, not just "hanging out".
22. Talk to a stranger sitting by themselves.
23. Eat dessert. "Well, if you insist..."
24. Tell someone the Gospel.
25. Relax, taking a step back and just resting.
26. Tell someone they look pretty/handsome today.
27. Go on adventures. Hop in the car and just GO. Be spontaneous!
28. Be optimistic about things and stop complaining so much.
29. Be like a child. Do something silly!
30. Love yourself for who God made you to be instead of constantly comparing yourself to others.
31. Stop settling for any less than you deserve.
32. Do things that make you happy.
33. Initiate group hangouts and stop waiting for someone else to do it.
34. Use social media for something good.
35. Be eager for the day when you wake up in the morning.
36. Confront conflict instead of ignoring the problem. It's not easy, but it's worth it.
37. Make someone laugh.
38. Remember the Gospel and the love the Lord has for you, His child.
39. Listen intently.
40. Worship the Lord, our God. Laying your struggles at His feet.
41. Live life to the fullest and don't take a single moment for granted.
My prayer for the person reading this is that you do a few of these in some sort or fashion. In a way that works in your life. I pray that God is able to work through you in some way to build community with others and for your personal growth. I pray you thank God for His blessings and appreciate them more. These are just a few small things that could make a big difference in your life. Take a chance and do it!
