The value of enterprise and unwavering patience

Middle schooler at graduation
Most 8th graders have only just begun to develop their self-confidence.

 

When does self-confidence take root? When does it bear fruit or offer shade?

The answers vary dramatically. Kind of like snow flakes.

Last night, two glimpses:

  1. He gave an eloquent, humorous speech*.
  2. He said, “You know that thing you always say about you don’t understand this now, but you will? It’s true”

Those two moments were like standing on the Olympic podium listening to your National Anthem.

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Is there an echo in here?

Honey Bee Hives near Disney's Magic Kingdom

 

(photo: Honey bee hives near Mid Life Celebration HQ)

Is there an echo in here?

Not running from something. Running to something.

Been running very, very intentionally and with great focus and discipline for six solid years.

Every dang day.

The beauty in this is that the emotional side of this decision is grand and noble and it was made from the best of places with the best of intentions.

This is not the typical.

And to be crystal clear, not typical is par for the course. Not for everyone, only for a few.

Do what you say you’re gonna do.

And don’t tell anyone until it’s done.

Today’s spiritual thought continues with a career thought for the day at the Next Blog