Hello Everyone,
I missed yesterday because I picked up my daughter from the airport. She was returning home from Japan after 4 months. It was her last semester of college. She had the wonderful opportunity of studying and seeing Japan because she took action. The most important action she took was to apply for 3 scholarships last year for the trip. She received all of them and was able to take the semester in Japan.
Today I took action and flew to Raleigh, NC to see my first grandchild who is 9 days old. I had the opportunity to hold her for the first time.
It seems obvious that actions are necessary for opportunities. But actually I have always had a problem with procrastination. I put things off usually because I am indecisive, fearful, unsure, or just too tired. For example, I started a novel a year ago and have written 5 chapters. I have not written anything for months. There will be no opportunity for my dream to come true, unless I actually write.
How many opportunities have we missed because we didn't take the actions? What actions do we need to take in our own lives to make our dreams come true? What actions do we need to take to provide opportunities for the youth we serve?
One thing is for sure. You have all taken action to become Americorps members and in doing so, you have the wonderful opportunity of service. You have many opportunities this year.
Way to go!!!
LA
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment