The greatest gift in life is who you become as a result of it.
I often find inspiration in the sport of wrestling—especially long after my lackluster high school career has ended. Recently, Women’s Wrestling: Breaking the Stereotype* shared this meme:
“Wrestling isn’t easy. Nor should it be. For the greatest gift this sport will give is who you will become as a result of it.”
True of wrestling. Even more true of life. I am a firm believer that life is a path to Purpose. Things happen that shape us—and those around us. I am who I am—I am becoming who I am becoming—because of this life that I have been blessed to experience. The good. The bad. The ugly. Everything has shaped me. Life is shaping me. The more I realize this—the more I acknowledge this—the happier I am. I am increasingly content and satisfied in life knowing that I am deserving of nothing but the recipient of all that I need. I am blessed because I acknowledge that I am blessed.
My wants and dreams are simple—“be your best today; be better tomorrow”. I desire this for myself. I desire it for my children and wife—for all the lives that I touch. There is nothing more I want. Life is giving me the greatest gift.
Carpe momento!
*www.facebook.com/Womens-Wrestling-Breaking-the-Stereotype-216065635458807/?pnref=story