So I've finally taken the plunge. I ditched my PC (sort of) & bought a Macbook. My reason for wanting a Mac was because I wanted to increase my video & graphic abilities, and I heard Mac was the way to go. Plus, I have an iPhone & iPad, which I love, so why not, right? Well, I have to be honest and say that my plunge has been more like a slow crawl and I haven't quite made it to the land of computer bliss, yet. But in my frustration of making the transition, I have learned a couple of lessons that I think can be applied to life.
1. If you scared, say you scared!
The first thing that is glaringly obvious is that there IS a difference between the navigation of a Mac & a PC. While there are a lot of similarities, the differences have been frustrating and intimidating. I have waved my white banner and sent up SOS signals more than once and to as many people who will listen. In life, change can be scary. And while we know that we have not been given the spirit of fear (2 Tim 1:7), it's okay to acknowledge the fear so that you'll know which enemy you're fighting. Applied knowledge is power. If you're walking around in a state of denial or a pseudo-spiritual fog, you will miss the opportunity to tap into your power to defeat the enemy of fear, worry, lack or defeat. So, if you're scared, say you're scared, and then suit up your armor. Here's a hint: The fight is fixed! You win in the end!
2. Familiarity keeps you bound.
I'll admit that many times, while navigating my Macbook, I just want to go back to my PC. I've worked on a PC all of my life. I'm familiar with its functions, I understand its limitations and we're like old friends. Comfortable. But what I know to be true is that "comfort is the enemy to progress." The moment you're too comfortable in a situation, you lose your edge. You lose your drive and desire to improve. You settle for "good enough" and you stop growing. That is such the opposite of the life God has planned for you. He has ordained an abundant, full, ever-evolving life. And MOST TIMES, you have to be willing to get uncomfortable to grow to the next level. Understand that familiarity keeps you bound.
3. Just do it!
As it relates to the purchase of my Macbook, I had been thinking and talking about it for at least a year. My laptop was a dinosaur in computer age and it had long stopped performing at its maximum level, despite tune-ups & upgrades. Because of the nature of my work, I NEED a reliable computer. So what was I waiting for? My hard-drive to crash? (Been there, done that, too). In life, many of us have goals, visions and dreams that we've been mulling over for years. We're waiting for the "right conditions" before we go back to school, launch a new career or start our ministry. But the Bible admonishes us that, "He who observes the wind [and waits for all of the conditions to be favorable] will not sow, and he who regards the clouds will not reap" (Ecc. 11:4 Amp). In other words, waiting for everything to be perfect stops you from moving forward and subsequently hinders you from reaping the benefits of attaining your goal. So, my encouragement to you is to just do it!
In life, I've experienced my greatest rewards when I just went for what I wanted despite my fears or uncertainties. It's okay if you don't know all of the answers, just trust in the One who does. Understand that God has your best interest at heart and desires that you live the abundant life that He ordained for you. As for me and my Mac? I'm going to keep getting back on the saddle until I get it. I understand that the reward will be great...only if I keep trying.
These are the lessons I've learned from my Mac. Do you have any to share? I'd love to hear from you!
