"find something you can't do, and do it."
It seemed to me like one of those things that were easier said than done.
The thing is, it was said by someone who actually did it.
Maybe not in an extreme sense where he couldn't fly, and then magically he could. But I don't think that's what this quote is about anyways.
There are many things I can't do, that I wish I could; some of which I think I can do, and some of which I don't think I will be able to. But there are many, many things.
I think it is having these "things" in your life that keep you wanting more, that make you try harder, push, struggle; sometimes fail, and sometimes succeed.
And when you fail, you are disappointed. Discouraged. Quitting seems like the best, or at least the easiest approach. And probably it is. But when you quit, the challenge becomes living with the acceptance of having quit, and that might be harder than trying to move past, and move on.
And when you succeed...
You succeed. And I don't think that needs any more explanation.
Today, I talked to someone whose opinions I trust a lot. Someone I respect, and enjoy having in my life. A great teacher.
He told me that I shouldn't listen to other people around me.
People will always talk about things, and it's easy to get carried away because we are human.
People will go their own ways, and there's a separate way for almost everyone.
I think happy people are those who find their way, and do what they need to do to stay on it.
Sometimes you need people who understand you, who you understand, trust, and can be completely honest with, completely yourself.
Today I felt, and very much appreciated the presence of that person in my life.
And it's sunny in Philadelphia.
Breezy, chilly, but refreshing.
And it's sunny in Philadlephia; maybe not always, but today it is :)
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