After dropping DS off at the airport, happy to have the girls ride along with me, my youngest and I settled in and watched The Theory of Everything. Stephen Hawking was an incredible man, an incredible odds defining life of someone who not only lived decades longer than his prognosis, but achieved scientific acclaim that I doubt most even genius level humans couldn't dare to dream. Of course in any movie, the details and facts are subject to some one's interpretation, but even if much of the challenge and turmoil in his and his family's life were glossed over, it is a testament to what shear will can sometimes achieve when it comes to having life dreams fulfilled.
I have no aspirations of developing any scientific hypothesis and then set out to prove and then again disprove it. I do have humble dreams of being good at and acknowledged for my work. I have hope that my kids achieve their dreams, humble or far reaching, whatever suits them. Christmas is now done-we have no other gatherings and in fact are planning a quiet night for New Year's Eve since we both have to work, and only have the one day off. Still, this week between a holiday that too often comes with higher expectations (by myself) than what I feel like I actually deliver, and the start of a new year, puts me in a prospective thinking mood. I put some money and financial goals in my blog. I added to that with the suggestion of topping off those savings with some side hustle earnings. I also committed to social goals. All may be too much and yet not enough to say I used 2019 to help fulfill my dreams. I think though, while I'll add that I want to get and be healthier, I'll stop there.
The movie was eye opening as a reminder none of us are in complete control of our destiny. We can make tweaks and choose options, making the best of what choices are presented, but we can't control the outcome. I guess that means rather than dreams, I have hopes that I make the most of the opportunities the year will present.
Thursday, December 27, 2018
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I love how you closed it - making the most of the opportunities the year has for us. Because, like you, sometimes I don't always feel that I make the most of opportunities, and I definitely want to get better at that.
ReplyDeleteI've had too many things happen, good and bad, that had nothing to do with my actions. The key I think I've finally realized is how I either handled the adversity or took advantage of the opportunity.
DeleteI have an all or nothing personality so I will not even set my aims to make the most of opportunities this year, because I will always feel I could have done more and might drop back into nothingness. Instead I want to recognize opportunities as an opportunity and be more willing to stretch myself when different ones arise. (The comfort zone traps me sometimes)
ReplyDeleteI hear you there. Still, Comfort for me has lead to negativity and unresolved frustration. I'd like ot take more risks in life.
DeleteI need to work harder to get to my dreams/hopes. Someday... someday...
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
It was a good one, limited external family drama and lovely time with my family.
DeleteWe all dream it is the work that stops most of us. But I do love to dream. It is inspiring to see or read about an incredible life. However we all lead incredible lives.
ReplyDeleteThat we do, Kim. There is magic in the ordinary.
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