Records Are Shattered Every Single Day
History happens every day… Records are made and broken… Are you paying attention to it?
Yesterday morning over breakfast, and I am sure all across the world, newspaper headlines were talking about Michael Phelps’ Olympic accomplishments. And it got me thinking…
History is happening every single day (and I don’t mean that in the most basic sense).
Every day, miracles are happening. Great accomplishments are achieved, and upsets happen all the time.
- An A on a paper when we expected a C or a D.
- Getting the promotion at work.
- Being recognized and celebrated.
- Raising children.
I’m not trying to be crass here, but rather as real as I can be.
One of the greatest challenges we face is having grown accustomed to what we see every single day!
I am NOT immune. This even happens to me. I take for granted the wonderful thigns in life that happen around me each and every day.
I’ve always been aware of it… I’ve always been frustrated when I catch myself in this habit…
But I suppose it’s understandable when we only see miracles or great events that are built up:
- With music in the background.
- Getting widespread media attention.
- Newsworthy or noteworthy.
- Grand scale occurrences.
- Routine events.
- And so much more…
There is likely a great list of reasons why we don’t celebrate or appreciate our success every day… Strike that, maybe there is a reason we don’t even recognize it when it happens.
What Are You Paying Attention To?
Simply put, what are you paying attention to? What are you NOT paying attention to? And what incredible things are your children / friends / spouse / partner / other loved-one doing that deserves recognition today?
Many of us will never reach the heights or receive public recognition on the grand scale of Olympic athletes (or other such notable figures in the media), and that is OKAY!
To be honest with you, most people (but children in particular) will be just happy getting a little recognition from their loved ones. It really can be that simple.
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August 18, 2008 







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