“The oak sleeps in the acorn; the bird waits in the egg; and in the highest vision of the soul a waking angel stirs. Dreams are the seedlings of realities.”

– James Allen

 is just the beginning.

The biggest accomplishments begin with a small thing – whether that’s by a preparation, a practice, or by perseverance.

“It doesn’t take talent to run hard or play hard, it just takes ‘want to,’ in a sense.” ~ Joe Maddon

Some folks just seem to be going through the motions. They get to school on time. They show up for work each day. They even smile on occasion.

But, something is missing. A spark. A drive. To help rekindle their fire, we remember how they felt when they first got started in their studies or work. We talk about their desires, maybe to make an impact, or to be world-changing, or simply to be happy with a healthy family.

It’s easy to recognize it when I see it in their eyes or hear it in their voice. And we build off that. Their ‘want to’.

Have you ever seen a toddler try walking for the first time?

The first time can get pretty ugly:

• Walking
• Swimming
• Riding a bike
• Skateboarding
• Singing a solo
• Folding  your clothes
• Asking someone out for a date
• Driving a car
• Hitting a golf ball
• Cooking dinner
• Interviewing for a job
• Speaking in public
• Trying out for a team
• Recording a YouTube video

This list will grow longer with time, hopefully. As life goes on, your first try will not be your best ever. But your first will be your best at that point, based on your experience.

The toddler doesn’t give up on walking just because they fall down a few times.

You must go through ugly to get to pretty (good).

The word of God, is given – God breathed it into existence, as the Holy Spirit inspired and gave to men to record for our use.

“… more than my necessary food.” Job 23:12