It is really hard to find an appropriate adjective to describe some of the historical events of the last couple of years. “Interesting” is an adjective that many of us use in a “tongue in cheek” manner to describe those events (usually events that are not horrific or traumatic) that appear to have absolutely no basis in reality and that we are unable to fully wrap our heads around. “Interesting” is a word that many people are using to describe recent events in American politics, the 2018 NCAA March Madness Tournament (on both the men’s and women’s sides), and the unexpected success of recent blockbuster hits in the theaters.
One of the most significant takeaways for me in the last couple of years with all of these “interesting” events is that so many of them are unprecedented and have never happened before and will likely never happen again. All of these unprecedented events serve to remind us that we are living in a time where there are infinite possibilities and no limitations on the things that can be accomplished. As a society, we have witnessed that it does not necessarily take certain qualifications or connections to start businesses or influence people in powerful ways. We have observed that sports teams with the best players and qualifications are not necessarily always the teams that dominate tournaments. We have also watched people of various backgrounds perform feats that would have only been dreamed of many years ago.
As we progress through 2018, let’s make it a “thing” to live our lives in a manner that is unprecedented (as it relates to our individual lives). In other words, let’s tackle some feats we have not before accomplished in our lives, from the major (such as running a marathon, chatting up a cutie in a coffee shop, or finalizing a business plan) to the minor (such changing our lipstick color, taking a new route to work, or trying a new grocery store). When we attempt to live differently, our lives will likely become REALLY interesting and really good in some significant ways. I’m currently undertaking some unprecedented (for me) steps in my life and I’ll update all of my readers in the near future about those steps.
Be fabulous…and unprecedented!
Faith & Virgin Cosmopolitans 