Lately it seems like I’ve been seeing these same videos over and over. Either it’s being shared on the web or it’s on the news. I keep seeing a baby getting a cochlear implant and being able to hear for the first time. I’m not sure why I always seem to catch it. But since I have, I figured I’d pay it some attention. Wouldn’t you know it – you can learn something form everything!
Each time, the chain of events is the same. The baby is with his/her parents. The parents have this nervous excitement. They are hoping this works and that their baby will be able to hear their voices. They are preparing themselves for the possibility that it won’t work. The baby is leery. Never sure what the heck is going on. As the implant is being connected the baby may be a little fussy, unsure and skeptical. Sometimes they even cry. Once it’s turned on though, there’s this look of caution and wonder all at the same time. The parents say the baby’s name and the baby responds. It’s emotional for everyone involved.
Here’s what it made me think of: life. You know those times when we set out to try something new? 
There’s a lot of hesitation, skepticism and uncertainty. There’s doubt that it will even work as well as the anticipation of, “Oh my goodness. What if this works?” We push through all of the awkwardness, the leery feelings and sometimes pain. Once it’s done and whatever we’ve been pushing for actually works out, there’s this joy! Sometimes there are even tears. And you know what, you’d go through it all again just to get the end result.
You know that feeling? Remember all of those feelings and emotions the next time you try to take on something new. The next time you doubt yourself. The next time you try something that feels all kinds of awkward. Remember what it felt like the last time you were here and it all worked out. Remember what it felt like that last time you were there and it didn’t work out. How did you feel? What did you learn? Remember all of this – and then GO.
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Great post. We have to embrace those feelings of trepidation when we’re taking on a new project and focus on all of the great things that could come from it.
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I am going through this right now, after weeks of indecision I decided to go for a new job. I gave my two weeks notice on Friday and start in a couple of weeks.
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Awesome! Best of luck to you.
Great lesson to be learned here! So often we let our fears take over. A much needed reminder. Thank you!
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Taking a risk always freaks me out, but I have to weigh the rewards verses the failures… sometimes, it’s really worth it just to TRY!
I am not a fan of change but I’ve recently been toying with the idea of starting a photography business – nothing big and focused on outdoor kid/family photos – but I just can’t quite seem to take the leap. I needed to read this today. Maybe I *AM* ready to do it.
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Yay! Go for it! So exciting!
I am one of those people who HATES change, so I always experience those emotions when I want or am forced to try something new.
This is a great post. We are going through a lot of changes at my work right now. I am trying to stay optimistic and focus on the fact that it is all for the better.
I’ve seen a couple of those videos too. It’s true. It’s weird how much doubt can come, even when it’s unnecessary.
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I’m not always a fan of change, but I love when I try something new and it works. It’s such a great feeling.
That’s why I love learning from my kids too! They are fearless and amazingly inspirational!
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These are great reminders, there are often so many rewards to trying something new.
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Seeing the excitement of something new, something novel in children is a great reminder. Taking on a challenge is thrilling. It’s all in how you look at it.
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This is great! I find change very hard to deal. With, but lately I’ve been coming around! Very great post, and messages here!
Surprisingly I haven’t actually seen that video before. Mostly because half the time I see youtube videos they’re about cats or proposals. I have been trying to stay away from the internet as much so that helps. This is a great post, and as weird as it sounds I’m right there. I’m trying something new by trying to lose weight and not giving up. The new part is seeing where I will be and how I will be successful. That’s hard for me.
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Fantastic post. All is wonderful when we try something new.
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I have learned many lessons from my kids over the years. Their faith is something I always marvel about andvadmire
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What great thoughts! It takes courage to try something new. Thanks for the reminder to be brave.
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I love that feeling once I fight THROUGH the fear and get things done!
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I agree. There is little satisfaction in just keeping the status quo. If we don’t try new things than we never learn what we are capable of.
I just started a new project yesterday. it looks like a huge deal but when it gets down to it it’s not so that was reasurring.
great reminders that it’s ok to take risks. you never know what it may lead to and what positive impacts it has on your life.
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Excellent comparison. It is hard to try new things. Itis good to remember past rewards as motivation to push through fear.
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Great post! You are right, we can learn so much from children. Especially lessons about being appreciative.
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Life’s more fun when you try something new! <3
If it’s a little bit scary, you know the outcome could be goooood!! I like the hearing stories, I bet it’s very heart warming to see your child hear for the first time. 🙂
wonderful post! i love trying new things and taking new adventures! =)
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Thanks, your post just gave me a reminder not to get stuck in a life routine rut and continue to try something new.
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Such a lovely post, I saw that video and it had me in tears of joy it must have been such an experience for the parents and th baby equally. Great post .
My son hates change. I’ve been trying to teach him with change comes new and more exciting things. This is a great post to help with that.
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I absolutely needed to read this today! Thank you so much for sharing, I’ve been waffling about over a risk but this just helped so much!
You are so welcome! I’m glad it was right on time.
It’s so easy to get stuck in the same old same old and not make changes and take risks out of fear. Fear of change, fear of the unknown.
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I guess we have to realize that trying something new and being uncomfortable go hand in hand and just learn to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. 🙂 Easier said than done.
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Fighting through those initial feelings of fear and uncertainty is always the hardest part. But once you get past that, and achieve the results you want, you wonder why you didn’t do it sooner 🙂
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Exactly! And then you’re not so intimidated about the next thing. 🙂
Its’ amazing how many lessons we learn if we just slow down. You just have to take life head on.
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This is such an empowering post! Oftentimes, we will talk ourselves out of making the next move because of fear and doubt. In order to succeed, you have to push forward. I’m glad you wrote this post!
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Such great advice and so true! Being anxious and then the joy is so worth it!
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It’s so hard to try something new. It’s hard to push forward, but so important for personal growth!
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I am a creature of habit. But I really should try to do new things to better myself!
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Start with something small. It’s less intimidating. Couldn’t hurt, right? 🙂
Thank you for these words. I’ve been having a horrible day and reading this made it so much better.
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Good! I hope things are looking up for you.
What a great post! I always encourage my son to try new things. It can be hard as adults to experience something new and take risks. Great reminders. Thanks for sharing.
This is a great post as we really need to try new things. Thanks for sharing this!
This is a great post! I love to try new things. I encourage my children to also try new things. I think it makes life more exciting. It’s great to take risks and try something new. You may turn out to love it.
Excellent advice! I often have to remind myself to ‘push through’
I agree with you, I keep seeing this video as well. It’s a very beautiful video to watch.
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It seems that babies tell us a lot about life. When you have your first child, you learn so much more and learn a lot of life lessons.
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I always have to push myself to try something new. Even though it can be scary at the start, it is usually always rewarding at the end.
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It’s true, we tend to let our fears get the best of us and completely take over and ruin our dreams!
Change is good, though I fear it sometimes, but I sure to love going out, trying something new or scary and then rocking it! I haven’t seen those videos you keep seeing though
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Great post! I’ve always been scared to take risks but recently started doing so and thus far it worked well for me. Sometimes we just need to push ourselves.
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I have seen a few of these videos as well lately, it is amazing and very touching. I like to try out lots of new things but still always feel nervous when I do. Most of the time they work out well however.
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This is great advice even for those who aren’t mothers. Always good to push yourself and take risks!
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I think the most important thing is to follow your own intuition…even though it forces you to make difficult decisions it almost never leads you astray!
I couldn’t agree more. Your intuition is there for a reason. We really need to listen to it more often.
what a fantastic post!! I don’t kid trying new things at all… Gives us room to grow 😉
Absolutely! And growth is so necessary.
Change, of any kind, can definitely be scary and intimidating. But if you just take the first step, somehow everything seems to work out.
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And the first step is always the hardest. 🙂
This is encouraging, thank you for sharing! If you don’t step out in bravery you will never experience anything awesome.
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That is such a true statement. I couldn’t agree more!
What a fantastic reminder to get out of our own way and do the things we fear!
Thanks for the inspiration! I feel like most of the time it does work out and even when it doesn’t, its no so bad! Yet I still have the feeling of hesitation even though I know that either way, it will be ok.
You’re welcome. I try to ask myself if I’ll be OK if I don’t try it. If there is any part of me that would regret not trying, then I have to go for it.
I love change but it can also stress me a little. We are military and move a lot, so we have a change of environment often. It always challenges me and our family, but we grow and change each time.
It is always hard to start something new, but so much fun when it goes well.
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That’s got to be tough. Perhaps every new place is its own adventure though.
I’m the type that loves trying new stuff. I kinda jump in feet first and then get scared. By then it’s too late to turn back.
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I love that!
I really don’t like change at all. Lately I have been wondering what I am missing. It’s time to take some risks.
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Try a small change. See how that goes and then work your way up to the big stuff! Let me know how it goes. 🙂
This is a heartfelt post. I guess everyone is different, no doubting in my lifetime. I have always jumped in feet first, consequences were paid later sometimes. In the long run it has always worked for me. Thanks for sharing this.
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Yay! It took me a while to get there. I’ve learned some wonderful lessons along the way.
What a great post and so true. I have seen that video as well and it’s so beautiful.
Very important tip. I am making some big changes in my life. It is scary but I am ready to do it.
Go for it!!!
My husband and I just made a very big decision that we have been exploring and debating now for a couple of years. It’s scary and exciting at the same time.
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Best of luck with it!
Thank you. I needed this today. I have been really bad with the self doubt and hatred lately. I am a work in process, even at 40 years old.
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We are all works in progress! That’s how we grow, right? 🙂 Hang in there!
I have seen that video and it is touching and emotional. I like your analogy. And it is so true too. It is scary to try new things sometimes, make a big change. But change is part of life. 🙂
This is so true about trying something new. The worst thing that will happen is you fall and need to get back up.
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This is a beautiful well said post indeed. It is so inspiring indeed. Sometimes we have to remind ourselves that new can be really good. Thanks so much for sharing. I so needed the reminder.
This is such an inspiring post! I’ll keep this in mind next time I’m ready to take on something new.
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I love this post! It can be very scary taking on new challenges but it is the only way we grow. Thank you for your motivating message!
I guess it is like the saying…what if it doesn’t work/happen…but what if it does? Take a leap of faith! Great illustration by the way!
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I’m always up for something new! Sometimes it’s a little frightening though.
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Great inspirational post. Much needed for me right now.
I love this message – simple and powerful. It totally resonates with me today. Thanks for sharing!
Perfect inspiration as we come into spring. I’m uncomfortable with trying new things – but always walk away so happy from the experience.
Great lesson! Taking risks is kind of scary.
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