Greatness

Isn’t it funny how we have all become so pathetic? Seriously, we all want to be strong, happy successful people, but we don’t want to do what is necessary to obtain it and make us just that. Rachel Remen once wrote “Most people have come to prefer certain of life’s experiences and deny and reject others, unaware of the value of the hidden things that may come wrapped in plain and even ugly paper. In avoiding all pain and seeking comfort at all costs, we may be left without intimacy or compassion; in rejecting change and risk we often cheat ourselves of the quest; in denying our suffering we may never know our strength or our greatness.” The truth is people are not born successful, happy and strong, they work at it, and through adversity their character is built.

When writing this blog I can’t help but think of a few of my friends, one of them is a huge muscular dude, owns his own gym and used to play college football- he didn’t get those dreams over night, he worked hard and long to obtain them. I also think of a friend who sings so incredibly good… she didn’t get that way overnight either, it was hard work and dedication that has lead to her success. "It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness." (Seneca)

I want so bad to be able to help people get through their loss, but i keep trying to make it an overnight, I'm all better thing...and its not. I think this is going to take me quiet a while and I'm still not sure I'll have all the right answers even. Today, my blog is about working hard and not giving up, not stopping short of what we really want. Truth be told it would be easy to quit, but you will never hit a home run if you stop swinging.

Below I have listed some things that would be easy to quit on but I would be robbing myself if I did.. what are you robbing yourself of?

1.) Joy/Purpose- Finding the joy in life since my dads death.

2.) Trying to keep up with a farm and all its needs.

3.) Learning to play piano..lol I think i quit that one a couple of years ago though! (MY BAD!)