— Karon Waddell
Insights on Today's Quote
Starting over can be terrifying, sure, but also wildly liberating. Age? That’s society’s way of keeping score in a game that nobody agreed to play. You’re not “too old”; you’re just seasoned—like a fine wine or a really good cast iron skillet. And let’s be real, every day is basically life handing you a giant, metaphorical Etch A Sketch. Screw up? Shake it off. Want to draw something new? Twist those knobs, baby!
The beauty of it is in the absurdity. We’re all bumbling around, trying to create “the life we want,” as if that’s some stationary goal instead of a moving target. But that’s the trick, isn’t it? Life’s malleable. Every sunrise is an unwritten plot twist in the weird novella of existence. You can switch genres halfway through if you want—go from drama to comedy or romance to an action-packed thriller. Who’s stopping you? Society? Pfft. Society doesn’t even know what it wants for lunch.
So yeah, start over. Start weird. Start messy. Just start. Life isn’t about being perfect; it’s about being delightfully, courageously unfinished.
Today's Quote Challenge
Do one thing that symbolizes a fresh start for you. It doesn’t have to be grand or life-changing—just meaningful. Maybe it’s clearing out that junk drawer that’s been taunting you for years (we all have one). Maybe it’s reaching out to someone you lost touch with because you’ve been “too busy.” Or perhaps it’s finally signing up for that yoga class, starting that blog, or even just jotting down one small goal you’ve been procrastinating on.
The twist? Do it today. No overthinking, no “I’ll start tomorrow.” Just act. Even if it’s as simple as swapping your usual coffee for a new tea—embrace the energy of starting over in a tiny but tangible way.
Let this small step remind you that every day, including today, is a blank slate. Go ahead, doodle something new.
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