Hi, P.I.M PALS! (o^-^o)/
Welcome to today’s very special blog post. ✨
Today, I am introducing my first-ever series on my blog, P.I.M & PINK, called “Prove it to Yourself.”
In this series, I take you with me on my six-week journey of learning to ice skate and play tennis. ⛸ 🎾
This series consists of six blog posts, each documenting both an ice skating lesson and a tennis lesson.
What inspired me to create this series was after I had signed up for ice skating lessons and tennis lessons, which are two things I have always wanted to do since I was a little girl. 💕
What made me choose the title, “Prove it to Yourself”, for this series was a self-talk I had one day in my room while doing ballet. During this self-talk, I came to the realization that I want to prove to myself that I can do anything my heart desires to do, no matter how old I am or how “late” I am starting.
I used to think that I needed to prove to others that I can do something, which can be a source of motivation. But as someone who struggles a bit with comparing myself to others, I realized trying to prove myself to others will do me more harm than good. Therefore, I decided to pursue my goals with the motivation to prove to myself that I can accomplish what I set my mind to do.
The one who guided me to this new mindset was God. He spoke to me during my self-talk and helped me overcome my doubt towards pursuing my interests. I could not help but feel so thankful and emotional that God would take the time to speak to me. Even more so, His words were timely because, unbeknown to me, I would later sign up for ice skating lessons and tennis lessons.
I did ice skating only once in my life, and it was really difficult, and I have not played tennis in a long time. Given these concerns, I was hesitant at first to sign up for ice skating lessons and tennis lessons. 😅
But then I reminded myself about the conversation I had with God and those doubts were alleviated. I began to see ice skating lessons and tennis lessons as perfect opportunities to prove to myself that I can do what I am interested in. Also, I was encouraged to start these lessons.
Perhaps, reader, you have started to think about that thing you have always wanted to do. If so, stop wishing you had learned it earlier in life if that is what you are doing. It is better late than never, as they say.
For example, if you desire to learn piano, start playing those keys, no matter how bad it sounds at first. You’ll get there! 🎹
Or, maybe you have always wanted to plant a garden. If so, go out to the store, buy some seeds, and just start. It all begins with taking that first step. 🌱
Whatever it is that you desire to do, I encourage you to start now. ✨
However, keep in mind, reader, that whatever you decide to do can impact other areas of your life, whether it is positive or negative. For example, I believe that ice skating will motivate me to pursue other interests.
For some people, this is not a big deal, but for me, it is. I like to see ice skating lessons and tennis lessons as opportunities to expand and grow, and that is what I love… the feeling that I am growing. 🌱
I am also very excited to see how God is going to use this experience for His glory, for He is the one who put these desires in my heart in the first place. ✨
So, reader, here’s a question: Are you trying to prove something? If yes, is it to yourself or someone else?
Galatians 6:4 (KJV) says, “But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.”
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The next blog post will be Day 1 of the “Prove it to Yourself ” series. I encourage you to subscribe because I would love for you to continue with me on this journey. Thank you so much for reading! 😄💕✨
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May God bless you and protect you, and I pray that you are safe and healthy always! 🤍🙏
Your P.I.M PAL,
Selene
P.I.M & PINK 