The Future We Build | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

The Future We Build

"Do what scares you, and then some."

40
The Future We Build
Jessica Sirnic

Right now I'm in a weird season. I don't know what I'm doing for my education anymore, and I don't know where I'm going next. I don't know what tomorrow holds, and so many new things are being thrown on my plate on a daily basis. It's a lot, yet it's extremely exciting and scary at the same time. It's odd, I used to be so dead set on school. On having my future completely mapped out, having everything set in stone. But life doesn't go that way, and I'm learning to loosen my grip on that false sense of control.

Every season is different and we are never promised tomorrow. We think we are in control but in reality, we are not. I know this is something we all know, but it needs to become more than that. It needs to be something we live by. Live like each moment is our last. Love people fiercly and genuinely. Be honest, be genuine. Do what scares you, and then some. Take risks you think are crazy, be the craziest you can be. That's what this life was made for. It was made to be lived, not just cruised through. One of the worst things in this world is apathy.

So what's next? Well honestly, I don't know. And that's okay. We don't need to know. We don't need to have all the answers or have a solid grip on our lives. That's unrealistic. And honestly our plans are not portraying truth. Our plans could fall through at any given moment. So what if they do? Then what do we do? When we give our control over to the master of all things, we don't have to worry about our future any longer. We can rest in Him and His promises, knowing that no matter what happens next- it'll be better than we ever imagined.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

5 Things To Do That Are Better Than Writing A Paper

Don't waste your time trying to write that paper when there are so many more interesting things you could be doing.

802
computer keyboard
Unsplash

Writing a paper is never fun and is rarely rewarding. The writer's block, the page requirement, be specific, but don’t summarize, make sure you fixed any grammatical errors, did you even use spellcheck? and analyze, analyze, analyze.

Papers can be a major pain. They take up so much time and effort that by the end of the process you hate yourself and you hate the professor for making life so difficult. Questions of your existence start roaming in your mind. Am I even cut out for college if I can’t write a single paper? Am I even capable of taking care of myself if I lack the energy to open my laptop and start typing?

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

10 Reasons Why Sisters Are The Best

Who could be a better friend than your own sister?

539
sisters
Taylor Hooper

I can barely remember back when I was the only child. Most would say it’s because it is extremely difficult to remember things as a toddler but I would say it's because I was bored until my sister came along. My mother always says how important the "sister bond" is and with every year that passes I realize how right she is. Instead of writing a novel about all of the wonderful things there are about having a sister I decided to list a few of them instead.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

How To Adult

You're gonna make it after all.

2201
how to adult
Twitter

It is the time of our lives that we are beginning to enter the adult world and most of us, if not all of us, have no idea what we are doing. It's like starting a video game, but skipping the tutorial. We're all just running around aimlessly hoping we accidentally do something right that moves us along the right path. Now that graduation has just happened, or is right around the corner for some of us, it's time to start thinking about how we are going to take care of ourselves once we are on our own.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

7 Signs You're A Starbucks Addict

I'll be the first one to admit I'm addicted to Starbucks.

1008
drinking coffee
Tumblr

If you’re anything like me, you love a good cup of coffee. My coffee always comes from Starbucks; I refuse to drink it from anywhere else. Over the years, it’s become one of my biggest addictions. So, if you are aware that you’re a Starbucks addict as well, or maybe you need to check to see if you’re an addict, here are seven ways to tell.

Keep Reading...Show less
people  in library
Photo by redcharlie on Unsplash

College involves a whirlwind of emotions, whether it’s from the stress of an assignment (or twenty), or from fighting with your roommate. It can be overwhelming at times and it’s important to take a step a back and calmly think things over. Maybe gain some perspective. The following aren’t foolproof tips and may not apply to you, but I was able to find success with them (hope you do too!)

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments