Suspect is allergic to bananas 🍌 😮

It makes sense now why people who are lactose intolerant still keep going back to milk.

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How could anyone resist something so universally beloved? It’s not just milk — it’s the kind of thing that can transform a simple meal into something magical, it makes everything better.

I’m allergic to bananas and I still can’t wrap my head around it. What do you mean I’m allergic to banana?

*Gasps in shock*

Call me dramatic but…

Do you understand the implication of being allergic to bananas? It’s not just the fruit; it’s everything that comes with it. Banana bread, fresh and golden, with that irresistible scent. The perfect combo of banana and groundnut — that slap so hard!There’s yogurt parfaits, smooth and creamy, best when topped with banana slices. Sigh.

I can feel the tears coming, and they just keep flowing.

But here’s the thing — I’ve decided. Whatever happens, happens. I’m going to eat that banana this weekend. Let it be my cross to carry. It’s not like I’m going anywhere, anyway. I’ll stay home, and pray I don’t die from diarrhea.

Yeah, I know you’re probably rolling your eyes at me right now, thinking I’m being stubborn. Well, you’re right. I am stubborn. But that stubbornness, along with my deep desire to keep moving forward, is what’s keeping my head above water. I’m determined to not bury my head in the sand, no matter how tempting it is to look away. In fact, it’s this very stubbornness that’s pushing me through the hardest parts of my journey.

Speaking of journeys, don’t you ever wonder where the time goes? Just a few weeks ago, I embarked on a 90-day challenge that I knew would change my life. I’ve talked about it a lot on my Instagram @paseal_joe, and when I first started, 90 days seemed like a lifetime. Now, it’s day 60. And I can tell you, these past 60 days have been some of the toughest of my adult life.

It’s tough not just because of the physical challenges, but because of the emotional and mental shifts I’ve had to undergo. I’ve had to change in ways I never imagined. For example, I was never the type to be consistent. I was the person who thought I could do whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. No schedules. No pressure. But that mindset didn’t serve me. I couldn’t grow. I couldn’t become who I was meant to be. Didn’t the Bible say, “Seest thou a man diligent in his works, he shall stand before kings”? That’s not just a nice idea — it’s a truth I’ve had to learn the hard way.

When I started this 90-day challenge, I thought it was all about accomplishing the goals I had been stalling on for years. But little did I know, this journey would demand so much more from me. It’s not just about achieving things — it’s about transformation. It’s about grinding, processing, evolving in ways that are uncomfortable but necessary. It’s about obedience to God, even when it doesn’t make sense or feels impossible.

Reflecting on this journey, I realize that it takes an immense amount of determination to stick with it. No one is holding a gun to my head — except for my commitment to God, which I always have the free will to reject. There have been plenty of days when I wanted to quit. When I was scared of what the demands would require of me. But I pressed on because I was determined. Determined to make a change. Determined to be different.

Earlier this year, I wrote an article about change, about how to achieve different results, you have to make different choices. What I didn’t explain then was that the kind of change required is often catastrophic by your standards — disastrous, risky, life-altering. But that’s the only kind of change that will get you to where you need to go. If you don’t make those hard choices, if you don’t take those terrifying leaps, you’ll stay stuck. And you can’t go back to the way things were.

My own journey has been a testament to the fact that true growth doesn’t come without risk. I can’t settle for mediocrity anymore. Everything I want now demands that I take bold, sometimes reckless steps toward it. So if you’re okay with mediocrity, if you’re content waiting for next year, then this message probably isn’t for you. But if you’re ready to change your life, to make real progress, don’t wait. Start now. January is less than two months away, and time waits for no one. Why wait to make your move?

I know it’s tempting to wait for the “perfect” time. But trust me, that time is now. And if you’re willing to take that challenge, I promise you, the next 30 days could be the best of your life.

As for me, I didn’t take the banana. I figured, if my stomach won’t change, there’s no need to tempt fate. But I’m changing what I can. I’ve already taken that first step toward the life I want. And that’s the most important change of all.

So, I hope you read this and make the right decisions for your own journey. No matter how hard it gets, keep going. Change is possible, and it starts with you.

Thank you for reading!

PS: I always love to read your comments. If you’d love to connect with me personally, and follow my journey, follow me on Instagram @paseal_joe. I look forward to connecting with you!