Learn Something New

Every day. That’s how often I’ve learned something this summer. No, it’s not like the learning I do on campus, but it’s learning nonetheless. It’s also just as important. I feel like everything I take part in and everyone I meet teaches me something. I’ve never had such a desire to learn as I do this summer!

Studying abroad taught me so much about Europe because I was actually experiencing it. Then the process of creating my class project showed me more of what I want from my future. This trip is likely what jumpstarted my desire to learn for the rest of the summer.

The tiny dancers I’ve taught at the studio reveal to me why I love teaching dance. The young men and women I met during Faith’s wedding have shown me what strength in your faith can do. I’m learning new dance routines through the team I joined and soon will be teaching classes again. Every day I work, I learn something new – there is so much to learn there!

I learn from my mother, who reveals life lessons to me and her secrets for finding medical solutions. I learn from my father, especially when he’s explaining to me how to noodle a snapping turtle. My sister will always be able to teach me something because of her spirit and passion for life.

My friends from my Bible study are spending their summers working for the Lord and, at the same time, encouraging me on my walk with Him. Especially the sweet girl I’ve been communicating with this summer, also from my B’stud; her heart and excitement is so encouraging to me!

The young man I met at work inspires me with his positive attitude and radiant joy. Every day we work together, I walk away in awe of the spirit I see in him. Each week at church, I learn something and every day during my quiet time, I learn something.

Sometimes the things I learn break my heart for the world around me and sometimes they bring me joy. No matter what I’m learning, though, I’ve realized that there is always something new to discover. Someone will always know a little bit more than you, no matter how much you think you’ve got it together.

This summer has already been one of the best I’ve ever had. It seems there is something to learn everywhere I look. They always say, “Learn something new every day.” What will I learn today? What will YOU learn today?