Food for thought....This summer a person whom I respected up until they made this comment stated, " Little lady you are never satisfied." Well, that statement really has stuck with me. I have pondered it many times. I have taken many huge gambles this year (very public if you live in West TN). I have reached for my dreams and missed out on some but I have still landed in the stars. While visiting my 86 year old Papa last night he made the statement, " I was never satisfied ." I have never been so taken back in my life. Where the gentleman this summer used that statement in a negative way, my Papa, who was/is a very successful businessman , went on the say that he always wanted to better himself. He was never satified, for he was always striving for greater ambitions. I have not been sleeping at night so last night I had time to think this over. There are so many choices in life. Why live your entire life and look back and say, "if I had only tried that?" Well my friends, I say this because I have been around people who are always thinking the grass is greener on the other side, whether it be life, money, or job. I believe that depends on what kind of grass you are going after. When I was in college I would have never said I would own a metal company ( I am the only female I know who watches the metals market), so from my perspective I am blessed in never being satisfied has enabled me to live out all my ambitions. My parents told me to get my education, which I got plenty! Then reach for my dreams! Why should I let an old man stop me from reaching my full potential. So, don't ever let someone stop you from making that life changing step that could take your pasture to the world. Like I said, "everyones pastures are different so go after yours". I won't say that its easy. As I stated earlier, I am not sleeping at night and wrinkles are appearing daily. I challenge you: If you are not satisfied with your situation go talk with someone who is a mentor because Wow! I believe in order to enjoy success, one must fail in order to enjoy the fulfillment of acheivement. Oct. 13, when I am reopen and back to a certain amount of normalcy things will start to realign again. Hopefully Dan will be going to the shop with me. I will need lots of help to get back on my feet and life will start the rymithical days that we as a family has longed for since last January. Even the dogs are ready to start greetig customers again. Have a great Friday and I'll be back Monday.
P.S. What are your dreams?
I was reading in Ephesians and thought of you:
ReplyDeleteEphesians 5:15-17
Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.
You are definitely "making the most of every opportunity" dear one!!