Chasing Rabbits
Start writing a post
Health and Wellness

Chasing Rabbits

How will you run YOUR race?

19
Chasing Rabbits

Moment of truth? As millennials we are rabbit chasers with so much at our fingertips sometimes our ambitions can drive us overboard. We’re always pursuing the “better life” –better than what our parents could, better than what our grandparents had (excelling to show our gratitude for their sacrifices), better than our aunts and uncles (for they were never given the same opportunities.) No matter the motivation we’re always racing to beat the odds.

So focused on the end, we often burn ourselves out mid-race… consider the tale of the tortoise and hare? Slow and steady wins the race? Well let’s be realistic here, in our society and with knowledge that we have “slow” is rarely an option. However, steadfastness and patience are attributes worth implementing.

Patience and consistency will provide the type of stamina that will result in longevity. Remember “I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all.”- Ecclesiastes 9:11 (NLT).

With your time and chance, do not find yourself in such a rush that you miss fine scenery that surrounds you. Opportunities do not often come around twice, and although the finish line is always the goal in sight keep in mind that the memories you create while journeying will never fade.

So what will it be?

The fast and furious, or the steady and ambitious?

What will you choose, your own path or the quick scheme of overnight success?

How will you choose to live, under the pressure of success or with your own stride, riding your own wave?

Remember the “race isn’t given to the swift nor favor to the learned”, so find your path and stick to it no matter the pace. Keep in sight the beauty that is around you and by doing such accept the grace you need to complete your goals with a strong stride.

The finish line is tangible, trust me it always is.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

51875
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

33310
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

956199
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

181126
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments