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Good Idea

Nov 11, 2007 sojourn

Last night my wife and I watched “Remember the Titans” for say the 7th time (give or take a time or two). There’s something about this story, so many life lessons and portrayals of both sides of the human spirit. But last night the scenes of exhilaration got me thinking about how it seems that type of fervor and joy is reserved for our high school and college years and revolve around “events”.

I never experienced those seasons on such a scale, but I can still relate. Don’t we all dream of being part of the big game? Might be sport, art, career, etc., but the potential for the rush of a big “win” is something I think most of us chase. So I peel back these thoughts over coffee this morning, and determine it’s all about effort. Where I put my efforts is where I either succeed or fail (duh!). My ideas, which lead to efforts, grow out of desire, even passion, for creating or doing something. Some of these ideas materialize into tangible outputs, others don’t.

The crux of this ramble ends up at this thought: I think about a lot of things, about doing good, making life happen, and not just for me, but others. But at the proverbial end of the day, if I don’t actually do anything, I end up with ideas whisped  into the vortex of everyday living, often well intended, sometimes empty hearted.

Back to the movie, and the strong personalities that responded differently to their beliefs, hopes, and dreams. I guess if the Titans hadn’t won state, the fundamental lessons and history in the movie might have had less impact. But I’ve put this into a different context, too. Fact is, the great games, come from behind wins, suck it up and give all for the cause, in this case a football game, are all fleeting… so why bother?

Well, there’s character building. I know I’ve learned bunches from giving my all for a cause. Of course, if I don’t take what I’ve learned and repeat those elements along the way, it may have all been for not. So again, why bother? I kind of see the progression something like: dream>hope>do>repeat. Maybe this is oversimplified, and yes, we all have to contend with everyday living, but when I act against this model, things happen.

So, in order to keep this thread alive in my own day to day, I’m going to write an entry as often as I’m able, maybe specific to a hope or dream, maybe not. We’ll see… hopefully, I’ll stir chimes from others. C ya!