There's something about a Sunday that simultaneously makes me nervous and excited. It's a day during which I stand on a precipice, peering over the edge at a long week ahead of me. What that week will entail rests almost solely on my shoulders, and I alone am responsible for making each day count and each of my actions meaningful.
That's a lot of pressure!
I used to see Sunday as an exciting chance to learn more about and praise the Lord. As an entire day to devote to preparing for my week and to getting any homework done for my grad school courses.
Needless to say, I long to return to those days. Since graduating, I've been struggling with direction, self-image, and yes, my own depression.
We all face our own list of evolving issues. Whether or not we are aware, they shape how we approach our days ahead and the limits we set for ourselves. It is normal to experience these highs and lows, but necessary to remain present and mindful nonetheless.
Whether or not you feel the same nervous energy when facing a big week ahead, I find it helpful to take a moment and see the fantastic, the magical, the beauty in some part of your day. Remember a time when the impossible felt possible, and you saw opportunity instead of obstacles. You'll get back there. I know it.
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