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Daily Question, May 13

When was the last time you did something for the first time?

  • AwesomelyHolly

    I went up a mountain in Colorado, it was terrifying haha but cool! I plan on going hiking by myself Saturday or Sunday morning for the first time 🙂

  • Cathie

    Ha! I just started playing Pickleball for the first time a few weeks ago. Very fun and great exercise.

  • Pilgrim

    Using Zoom a couple of times has been new and quite helpful for a couple of medical appointments and a wonderful chat with my daughter on Mother’s Day. Also, sort of new is growing succulents indoors. At the moment they don’t take up a ton of space (which I don’t have) and I am learning by doing. Or not doing, as they mostly make their own way.

  • Drew Blanton

    Every time I have a birthday I turn that age for the first time.

  • Carol
    Firsts are never easy for me. I like being in my comfort zone. I have always feared failure. That said, my move from Louisiana to Kansas in the spring of 2019 has presented me with many firsts. Starting over in the winter of one's life is challenging and the acceptance of the medical necessity to do so was difficult. But as a dear friend reminded me not to long ago, the only thing permanent in life is change. As I write this I realize that changing my attitude, accepting what is instead of lamen...

    Firsts are never easy for me. I like being in my comfort zone. I have always feared failure. That said, my move from Louisiana to Kansas in the spring of 2019 has presented me with many firsts. Starting over in the winter of one’s life is challenging and the acceptance of the medical necessity to do so was difficult. But as a dear friend reminded me not to long ago, the only thing permanent in life is change. As I write this I realize that changing my attitude, accepting what is instead of lamenting it is the biggest change I have made. I find myself more willing to go with the flow, trusting myself more, letting myself just BE.

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  • DeVonna

    The last two years have been full of “new” for my husband and me. We moved from Michigan to Florida in June of 2019 so we’ve had to establish ourselves in our new neighborhood. Visiting new stores, restaurants, churches, doctor’s offices… you get the idea. Then Covid hit. We have been stretched almost beyond bearing by being away from our family in the pandemic.

  • Katrina

    My recent firsts happened because of COVID – Facetime, Zoom, producing worship from home via recording/YouTube, wearing a mask for extended periods of time (but not as long as frontline workers). Now I’m going to try some firsts that have nothing to do with COVID. I’ll let you know…

  • Holly in Ohio
    I can't think of anything big, but I can think of lots of little things. This spring I am using cardboard to cut weed-suppressing "collars" around my berry bushes and small trees, and then (watering down the cardboard of course and...) laying free mulch from our city on top. Already the garden is neater and easier to mow! Hopefully it will save me time this year. And i was soooo tempted to buy one of those rubbery plastic collars instead, so I'm quite glad this turned out! And I'm working on...

    I can’t think of anything big, but I can think of lots of little things. This spring I am using cardboard to cut weed-suppressing “collars” around my berry bushes and small trees, and then (watering down the cardboard of course and…) laying free mulch from our city on top. Already the garden is neater and easier to mow! Hopefully it will save me time this year. And i was soooo tempted to buy one of those rubbery plastic collars instead, so I’m quite glad this turned out!
    And I’m working on a needlepoint… never have before. Yesterday I played “taxi” to help people get to their covid vaccinations. I picked Kung Pao Tofu when we ordered in instead of Kung Pao Chicken or any meat… Kung Pao chicken has been my favorite since I was 20. Must say, the Kung Pao was a bit disappointing but not because of the tofu… it had no chili peppers!!!!

    This is a fabulous reminder to do, learn, eat new things, go to new places… on purpose! I will find something today.

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    • Trish

      You have a beautiful, adventurous spirit!!

    • Javier Visionquest

      I use the mulch and cardboard method extensively throughout my little half acre, making trails and reclaiming areas from rampant weeds, gradually whittling down the amount of space that requires mowing. I reclaim cardboard boxes from my retail grocery job after the truck calling my haul “weapons of grass destruction”

  • Trish

    Over the last year I’ve become familiar with several spiritual authors. I’ve read, listened to podcasts and learned a lot from them. Favorites: Mirabai Starr, Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, Rabbi Amy-Jill Levine, Elizabeth Lesser, & Jan Richardson.

    • Katrina

      Amy-Jill Levine, Elizabeth Lesser and Jan Richardson are some of my favs.

      • Trish

        It’s been wonderful to learn from the wisdom of these women!

  • devy

    It’s been a long time since I’ve done anything new. Part of it because of the pandemic that limits my personal exposure. I suppose the last thing is about a year and a half ago I decided to learn how to play the guitar and so last May I signed up for on line lessons.

  • Gregoire
    Today the Catholic tradition celebrates two great events. It is the annual celebration of the first of 13 appearances of our Lady of Fatima and today is also the Feast of the Assumption. The Assumption was our belief that Mary was taken up into heaven Body and Soul. Last night I decided to forego my workout this morning and spend an hour in quiet solitude before Mass. That Holy hour is a first to me. I will offer a prayer up for all of those who have contributed this morning. May God bless you ...

    Today the Catholic tradition celebrates two great events. It is the annual celebration of the first of 13 appearances of our Lady of Fatima and today is also the Feast of the Assumption. The Assumption was our belief that Mary was taken up into heaven Body and Soul. Last night I decided to forego my workout this morning and spend an hour in quiet solitude before Mass. That Holy hour is a first to me. I will offer a prayer up for all of those who have contributed this morning. May God bless you and keep you and have mercy upon all of you.

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  • Cliff

    I work in sales, and yesterday met.a customer that I have always wanted to meet but who has been inaccessible. Nice first time experience

  • Howie Geib

    Day before yesterday I rowed for 4 hours and 41 minutes without getting up from the rowing machine…the longest I have gone in one straight length of time (all as part of a training I am in for a long distance rowing event). It is not the longest I have rowed but I have periodically stood up to stretch for a few seconds which makes the rowing bearable. Also without music. As I won’t have music on the water.

    • Michele

      play that number! Congrats on your PR:)

    • Katrina

      Geeze, Louise! I can’t even imagine. Can’t wait to hear about the actual event.

      • Howie Geib

        Well it is called the Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis and takes place in late June. Most of the participants are on paddle boards, a few kayaks as well apparently. I will be the only open water scull….the event is from Bimini in the Bahamas to Lake Worth on the east coast of Florida. 80 miles. Open ocean (actually crossing the Gulf Stream!) …. kinda nuts…no strike that. INSANE

        The coolest thing is we start at 1230 AM…yes…AM…so the middle of the night!….

    • Patricia

      That is WAY impressive!

    • Trish

      Awesome!

    • devy

      Wow Howie.. that’s determination!

      • Howie Geib

        Thank you! It was obstinance in the face of mind numbing tediousness! I know from experience there is no comparison to being on the water and it will make it much more bearable, dealing with the swells the wind and the occasional diversions of light and sky. The sound of the water going past her hull as the boat does the work that really matters.

    • Cliff

      Wow! That is impressive.

  • Michele

    Good question:) Nothing is coming to mind at the moment. I did order something different from one of my favorite restaurants last week. This is a nice reminder to try new things.

  • Kevin

    It’s been way, way, too long ago, when I did something for the first time. How sad is that? Thanks for the depressing reminder! 😊

    • Christine

      Kevin, not long ago you did something special. Over the ocean, in the Netherlands, having a flower placed on my husband’s grave. For me that was a very nice gesture. The flower is still very beautiful. I think you did this for the first time, and it was by no means small.

      • Kevin

        Thank you, Christine, for your kind comments here. It does my heart good to be reminded from time to time about things like this that just happen, hopefully by and through God’s grace.

  • Christine

    Yesterday, looking at, and filming the microworld with my brand new LCD microscoop. Fascinating. Creation is so mysterious and beautifull. You see the smallest of the smallest busy with surviving. I saw the most beautifull structures.

    • Mica

      Liquid Crystal Display – thanks, Christine – I got one at a show some years ago and have been thinking it would be fun to get the microscope out and use it again. Enjoy! Microscopes are such fun. It’s fun to have a microscope you can take pictures with.

    • Howie Geib

      I love the resilience of life!

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