TRY SOMETHING NEW
When do you try something new? When should you try something new? When is trying something new helpful? When is it harmful? These questions are worth pondering for a couple reasons:
- Some people feel that they should try something new at every opportunity.
- Some people resist ever trying anything new.
I think both ends of the spectrum are dangerous. However, I have less concern with the exact spot on the spectrum you inhabit than I do with where your attitude is on newness. Our attitude toward newness is more important than whether we choose to try something new.
If our attitude about newness is narrow minded and averse, then we will likely never choose anything new. That will limit us in many ways. On the other hand, if our attitude about newness is open-minded and supportive, then we will find that we do occasionally choose something new. Those choices can empower us and enhance our situations in many ways.
Some of the best new things that I have chosen in my life were things that I originally thought had no value. However, once my attitude allowed me to make that positive choice, I discovered great value. Sadly, I never would have found that value if I had the wrong attitude.
If you are finding yourself in situations in which the outcomes are much less than desired, then perhaps that is an indication of the need for an attitude change. Hey, it’s a new year. Is it time for a new attitude? If so, then embrace it. You never know where it might lead.
