“Heart is
what separates the good from the great.”
~ Michael Jordan
Good
morning!
Today’s quote is
a beautiful
reminder about the key component to excellence, whether that excellence
is
found in our personal lives, social lives, spiritual lives, or
professional
lives. How many
times have you felt that
something was missing or that an activity once enjoyed doesn’t bring
the same
joy now that we are at another point in life?
Often we make the mistake of thinking that
something is wrong with us or
that we are in a funk or depression.
Of
course this type of thinking only saps joy and energy from our days.
Or, if our lack
of joy is
work-related, we might think that is we could just do something better,
or
learn more, or make more money, that the empty void would be filled.
Being our best
is the only way to
fill that void. It
is difficult to be
our best, though, when we feel that void.
This quote from Michael Jordan provides a key
– though often overlooked –
component for filling the void within.
When we feel
that emptiness, it isn’t
just a matter of doing more or doing less, and it isn’t a matter of
trying harder. That
void is a sign that reflection is
needed, because our heart is not fully present in the endeavor we are
pursuing. Only when
our hearts are as
present as our minds will we feel “great” instead of “good.”
Your
Turn: You can
test this theory by looking back at some of your happiest moments, or
at times
when you felt everything was “clicking.”
Think about where your mind was and where your
heart was – odds are they
were operating in tandem. When
you feel
and emptiness in any areas of your life, take a moment to take stock of
what
your heart is telling you. It
might be
requesting a little adjustment in your routine, more self-care, or a
desire to
lead you down a different path altogether.
Today’s
Affirmation: I listen to
my heart.
And as
always, don't forget to
start your day with a heartfelt: "Something great is
going to
happen today... I can't wait to see what it is!"
And when ending
your day ask yourself: "What is one more thing I can do
to
make today matter?