What I am about share here is something that has been heavy on my heart for a while. My prayer is for those that take the time to read this will receive it and understand it. This is truly from the heart. I have always been a person that was able to grasp concepts and ideas with minimal effort. Going through school with this gift allowed me to maintain a B average all the way through high school. When I got into high school, my gpa was 3.143 in 9th grade and when my best friend didnt come back, I tried to flunk out but they wouldnt put me out. 10th grade I let my gpa drop a 1.75. As you can see, as smart as I was, I didnt make the wisest decisions. I couldnt for the life of me understand why I was still there. The next 2 years were spent trying to repair the damage that I had inflicted on myself. I was finally able to get my gpa back up and graduate with all of my endorsements from the program I was in but it cost me the ability to pursue other endeavors such as sports and other activities. After graduation, I realized that college just wasnt for me but I knew that I was still destined for great things. I had no intentions on being an employee for 30 years for any company. If you are a person with your heart set on getting a degree and reaching a high level position with a major corporation, I commend you and I wish the best for you. There will always be a need for the brightest and best to lead many companies into the future. However, I am speaking to the person that is like me. The one that didnt fare so well in post high school endeavors. The one that didnt finish community college let alone grad school. The one that doesnt have the family support or the financial support to pay for college and didnt get a scholarship or assistance with grants. I am speaking to these people because these are the ones that society tends to forget. Had I known then what I know now, I would have done things a lot different. Would I have still gone to college? Maybe, maybe not, but one thing for sure is that I would have followed my gut and went for what I wanted. I tried hard over the last 14 years to be what everyone said that I should be. I tried to please others by attempting college, getting a good job, and doing what everyone said I should and now I am realizing that the only way to please people is to be successful at being yourself. There is nothing wrong with choosing to take a different path in life as long as you have a plan. As long as you have goals and when you reach the latter part of your life, that you dont become a burden on society. I have spoken with many long time friends and even new people that I have crossed paths with that are in my same or similar situation. They have confessed that their dreams are now just fairy tales. They feel like they dont have the strength or endurance to pursue what used to be their passion. They are ultimately defeated and have conformed to the true world system. What I am looking to share with you at this point is hope. Many people believe that if they can just get into a plant or union job or some other company that they will be able to survive. Its never too late to start working toward your dreams. Dont be defined by the barriers that are around you. You dont have to settle for any reason. I want to encourage you to dream again and rekindle the fire for your passion. In my line of work, I deal with people that are 45 and older and when you talk to them, they speak as though their lives are over and they are just waiting do die. The years of service to their companies is all they had to offer this life. Well I am 34 years old and I refuse to accept this reality. I look out and see many people that are 10+ years younger than me that decided to forgo the status quo and now they are living the lives that many people think is impossible. At my age, it takes a bit more work but it is not impossible and every day, I am getting closer to the life I want and not the one that I have now. Dont get me wrong, I am appreciative and thank God for what he has allowed me to accomplish, and now I am finally listening to Him and acting on His word because he told me that I am a lender and not a borrower and that the works of my hands will be blessed so that whatever purpose I set them to will be successful. That means that I can dream big again and know that this time around, it will come to fruition. Remember the dream that was given to you. Work to build the vision that you have. Surround yourself with those that will push you forward and not hold you still. Never let anyone tell you that you are over reaching. Remember, no one knew the atom existed until somebody searched for it. Nobody knew man would be able to fly until someone tried it. No one knew we would ever go to outer space until someone did it. If you believe in your vision, others will too. Dont ever give up.
Posted on: Fri, 01 Aug 2014 17:50:58 +0000
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