The Inspire blog

It’s been an incredible 10 days into the year, and I’m so excited to welcome everyone into 2025! 🎉 Over the past few days, I’ve spent some time reflecting on my journey through last year, and I’ve even asked friends how their year went. Unsurprisingly, everyone had their fair share of ups and downs but overall, there were positive takeaways.

If you ask me, one of the biggest lessons I learned…okay, maybe not the biggest, but definitely significant…is just how quickly life can change and how little control we have over some things.

I’ve been thinking a lot about what we can and cannot control, especially after recent events like the California wildfires. It’s a reminder that we can’t control the weather, certain outcomes, or most of what we experience in life. Sometimes, we just have to live through it. How we handle those situations, though, is all about perspective.

As a Christian, when I feel overwhelmed by the things I can’t control, I place them in God’s hands and focus on what I can do. Things like choosing happiness, allowing myself to cry (which is okay, by the way), or simply showing up every day, whether it’s for work, school, or personal growth.

This year, as I prepare for major exams and school applications, I’m reminded of the stress and uncertainty of my previous application cycles. Decisions didn’t always go the way I hoped, and that was tough.

But here’s the most cliché thing you’ll hear today: “You’ll end up where you need to be.” I know…side eyeee. However, take it from someone who didn’t believe it and still ended up exactly where I needed to be.

So, as we step into 2025, I’m committing to focusing on what I can control this year and letting go of the rest. I’m just a chill guy anyway ( look up the meme),why stress. Whether you’re a college student, a professional, or just someone navigating life, let’s stick together. Let’s learn, grow, and inspire each other to keep moving forward…no matter what life throws our way.

Happy New Year, everyone! 🥳
Let’s make it amazing.

P.S. If you’re still here, maybe we’re onto something. Stick around. I promise it’ll be worth your time.