The agricultural school dean was interviewing a freshman. "Why have you chosen this career?" he asked.
"I dream of making a million dollars in farming, like my father," replied the freshman.
The dean was impressed. "Your father made a million dollars in farming?"
"No," the student said. "But he always dreamed of it."
At least this student has a dream! In fact, anything truly worthy will be accomplished only after it is dreamed. The dream, big and beautiful, comes first. Then the effort begins.
It was put well: "When we are motivated by goals that have deep meaning, by dreams that need completion, by pure love that needs expressing, then we truly live." (Greg Anderson)
* Goals that have deep meaning... What are your goals? Are they
worthy of your time and talent?
* Dreams that need completion... Are you dreaming big enough that your vision may take time to complete? Like newscaster Belva Davis reminds us, "Don't be afraid of the space between your dreams and reality. If you can dream, you can make it so."
* And pure love that needs expressing... Are your dreams and goals making you a better, more loving person?
When you're motivated by goals that have deep meaning, dreams that need completion and pure love that needs expressing, then you will know what it is to truly live. And, after all, isn't truly living what you really want?
Daily Smile:
TRYING TO SEE THE DOCTOR
A guy's wife and kids all came down with the flu. Upon returning home from the pediatrician's office with his four kids, he turned his attention to his ailing wife, preparing some chicken soup for her, and calling her doctor.
A guy's wife and kids all came down with the flu. Upon returning home from the pediatrician's office with his four kids, he turned his attention to his ailing wife, preparing some chicken soup for her, and calling her doctor.
The receptionist answered and he related the situation to her. She then told him that the office was going to be closed for a couple of days, but that his wife could have an appointment in 3 days.
He went ballistic and yelled into the phone, "Three days?! The doctor can't see her for three days?! She could be dead by then!"
Calmly the voice at the other end of the line replied, "If so, would you please call to cancel the appointment?"
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