Good Morning!
I hope you enjoyed the beauty of the weekend and were intentional about spending time restoring your mind, body, and spirit. As for me, I’m thankful for the lovely weather and time to meditate on the things that make me smile. It’s not often that we take the time to extend our gratitude to those we don’t see every day. In the spirit of the season, and as we get closer to Thanksgiving, please know that I’m grateful for and appreciate you!
Wilma Rudolph was an Olympic champion winning medals in the 1956 and 1960 games. Her sport was track and field, and she excelled in the 200-meter dash, 100-meter relay, and 100- and 200-meter individuals. Ms. Rudolph was the first woman to win three gold medals at a single Olympics. She’s remembered as a role model around the world, elevating the status of women in sports.
Following are her thoughts on greatness:
The potential for greatness is indeed within each of us. Many tend to ascribe greatness to a few individuals who have made an indelible mark on the world. We think only famous people are great due to their acclaimed achievements and notoriety. I believe greatness is a state of mind.
Let me elaborate. I’m not referring to haughty, arrogant, or egotistical greatness that sometimes leads us into a trap of narcissism. I’m talking about accepting our gifts and talents as a means to attain inroads to our purpose, thereby assisting others in reaching their dreams.
Greatness is built not only on the desire to be extraordinary but determining not to settle for mediocrity. It’s establishing disciplines and boundaries that support a creative and progressive mindset, which allows for a transparent exploration of inner thoughts and desires. Once engaged, greatness is an intentional application of tenacity and curiosity, both of which lead to a broadened perspective and worldview.
Zig Ziglar, world-renowned motivational speaker, referred to accomplishment this way:
“You were designed for accomplishment, engineered for success, and endowed with the seeds of greatness.”
Similarly, Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich, noted that:
“Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.”
And, from Jim Collins, author of From Good to Great:
“Greatness is not a function of circumstance. Greatness, it turns out, is largely a matter of conscious choice.”
The best news is that, as spiritual beings, we have help with greatness from our Heavenly Father:
“But indeed for this purpose I have raised you up, that I may show My power in you, and that My name may be declared in all the earth.” Exodus 9:16 (NKJV)
”Let God grant what is in your heart and fulfill all your plans.” Psalm 20:4 (CEB)
“And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.” Romans 8:28 (AMP)
You see, when we meditate on Scripture and allow the seeds to take root in our hearts, our greatness is known and recognized in ways that will fulfill our purpose. It appears that the power of our dreams to come to fruition does reside in each of us. Not only does it live in us, but we also have the potential for greatness.
Let’s be steadfast to nurture the seeds planted in our hearts and spirits this week, add some gratitude and intentional living, and watch the greatness that begins to manifest!
Be Well & Be Blessed!
Lucinda
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