Excellence.
I've been thinking about this a lot lately; wondering if it's even possible. I have a bent toward it. I desire it. I want to be it....but is it possible for someone like me who lives in this particular context?
When I think of excellence, I think of Olympic athletes, major CEOs, or Mother Theresa. The one thread between them is sacrifice. I think of all the hours focused in one direction. I think of all the time away from family and friends. These are things I cannot do, I will not do, as a single parent. I will not spend hours focused on my work at the expense of my children.
Does this mean I am relegated to a life of professional and personal mediocrity?
What do you think? Let me know. It's always better to process together.
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Well since you keep emailing these to me you must want me to comment, ha ha ha. So happy you're blogging again buddy!
Okay personally I think it depends on what your measure of excellence is. If you measure excellence by needing to be at the top and having vast recognition from others, then I would say that it would be impossible to acheive without hindering your fmaily life. However if we look at excellence from a more godly perspective then I would say that you my dear have surpassed just having a "bent toward it". I personally think excellence is when we choose to rise above our circumstances. To take a hold of Jesus' hand, no matter how scary that may be, and not let go. To recognize that we were meant to be more than what is being forced on us in this particular moment by society, friends, parents, past memories, whatever and that as we journey through these things we have His unconditional love. I think recognizing and more importantly embracing that is excellence, which you most certainly have done!
Wow I hope that made sense!
Erin, well said! Mary Beth...you are excellent. And, I'm not the only one who thinks so...God does, too.
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