When I was a young kid working my way through the public school system, each and every teacher told me to do my very best. Whether drawing circles, reciting the alphabet or categorizing insect classes, doing my best has always be the goal. Now I have to admit that when it came to school, I was never really challenged. To any outside observer it may have appeared that I was not doing my work or that I was not fully engaged, yet I finished with honors near the top of my class.
I wish my children found school as easy. For them it has been more of a challenge, but my youngest is only five months away from graduating with three working themselves through college. Their work ethic continues to develop and the amount of pride I have in that is immeasurable.
From my daughter
For our Thanksgiving this year my youngest decided to bake a pie, all by herself. She has never done this before and undertaking the task was something she did with fervor and pride. For her first pie it was a great job and a super pie. Not only did she mix, assemble and bake it correctly, she added her own flair with the lattice top.
When it comes to life we should take each and ever task with the approach that my daughter did. Set your sights, gather your tools and do the job the best way you can. If you fail, learn from your mistakes and try again. Do not approach the task with expectations of hoping for a reward you do not earn. This is not an exercise in playing the lottery; hoping for more than you earned is at best a pipe dream.
As we approach the new year make a commitment to yourself to approach every task with enthusiasm and a bold heart.
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