However, her books have made me think (something a 'good' book should do, I feel!)...and lately I've been chewing over the concept of "destiny vs. hard work". I feel that many times we are changed simply by what we are able to dream....no, I don't live by the saying, "If you can dream it you can achieve it." There are some things we simply can't overcome, no matter how hard we try! For example, I could never be (or could have become) a professional horse jockey...although I am short, I'm not short enough (or, light enough, I don't think--even in 'my day'). Likewise, I could have become a doctor if I would have had to drive to complete the training--to as long as I wasn't a surgeon (the thought of cutting someone open makes me want to faint--my husband, Chris, could never have been a nurse or doctor, he passes out at the sight of needles).... OK, maybe I couldn't be a doctor...I could do the book part but, not the needle or cadaver part. i believe "destiny" does play a part in who we are...however, I also know my Maker has given me the right and privilege to choose my own way--just as I equally know that the same Maker has 'changed my path' when I was walking toward, what I feel would have been total destruction (doesn't mean I had to change my path...but I was given the choice as the 'door' slammed in my face).
I do know that I would never have chosen, or even entertained the thought of getting into 'sales' if not for my husband. He is one of those 'natural born salesmen'.... I became one by default. I'm not as good as he is--it's not 'natural' to me. I could support my family if I had to, I wouldn't be happy doing it--but I could if I had to. However, it isn't something I would choose to do alone. Chris, on the other hand, thrives on the 'thrill of the chase'....
I see the differences in "destiny vs. hard work" in my home each day with my children... They are all so different, yet have common traits in all three of them. Two work VERY hard, one works twice as hard to NOT work--unless he knows he is at the end of his 'nonworking' rope, then he 'bucks up and gets it done'. I still pray equally for all three... and appreciate them all for their unique work ethic and personalities.
I do believe that hard work will take people places they never thought they could go...if they are willing to DREAM and step out of their comfort zones then, simply put a plan to the dream. (Yes, the "AND" is very important...a dream is worthless if not put into action by someone.)
If you are brave enough to put the dream to work there will be great times which the dream will be tested...however, anything worth having is worth climbing the mountains for...
So, my friends (that might read this)...what do you dream of doing?
What is keeping you from that first step?
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