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“Excellence is
caring more than others think is wise; risking
more than others think is safe; dreaming more than others think is
practical;
and expecting more than others think is possible.” ~ Author unknown
Good morning!
I fell in love
with this quote the first time I saw it many
years ago. While
going through a
difficult period in my life, I found it on an inspirational poster with
a photo
of a soaring eagle. It
resonated with
me, because it matched my core beliefs – even though those core beliefs
often
required walking up to the precipice of life and taking uncalculated
risks. Yet, I knew
that these were
principles I had to live by in order to experience all that life would
offer
me. I never wanted
to miss a chance,
even though they required falling down and getting many a bruise.
Last night, I
was reflecting on what a full life means to
me. I believe one
key is to “greet each
moment with a sense of appreciation instead of expectation.” I believe
we pass
another milestone when our fears become inspirations instead of
deterrents in
achieving our full potential. Learning
to take risks and enjoying that sense of adventure – no matter what the
end
result – is another key. When
we can appreciate
our own courage, despite the result, we see – and, more importantly – take the opportunities life so often
presents. That
statement leads me back
to a quote I saw on a card when I was only fourteen.
I bought the card and have it still. The outside of the card
featured a small
sailboat on an ocean night. Below
the
photo is the simple text: “One cannot discover new lands without losing
sight
of the shore.”
To me, this
quote speaks volumes about change.
So many of us want to realize change, but we
are unwilling to “cast away” the lines that tie us to our old habits. We try to reach the “other
side of the ocean”
while leaving those ties around us. That
is an impossible journey. We
must be
willing to throw off the ties and set sail toward our dreams.
Your Turn:
Review
today’s quote and think about what it means to you.
How can you practice excellence in your
life? And what
about change? Are
you trying to change while still holding
on to the past? If
so, make a concerted
effort to cast away the lines and see where the wonderful journey of
life will
take you.
Today's Affirmation: Each
day, I sail toward and realize the great gifts of this life.
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?
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