Are You Giving Up Too Soon?

Have you ever tried a new activity or hobby you weren't good in? How long did it take to decide if it was worth continuing? Did you give yourself enough time to learn and improve, or did you give up too soon?

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Why Riding a Bicycle Is the Best Thing I Never Wanted to Do

As an adult who didn’t know how to ride a bicycle, previous experiences and fear kept me from wanting to learn. I had convinced myself that riding a bike was something that would be nice to know, not a “must know.” I had done without thus far, so did I really need to learn? If not for my husband’s encouragement (and nudging), I’m not sure I ever would have. Three months ago, I was Learning to Ride a Bicycle as an Adult. Surprisingly, riding a bicycle is the best thing I never wanted to do.

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Singing, an Act of Service?

I've always enjoyed singing and started when I was in the glee club in elementary school. I would later join my High School choir and take voice lessons for a semester in college. It wasn't until I joined the School of Practical Philosophy's choir in New York that I learned singing could be an act of service.

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