Dreams of champions don’t look like this.!!
Life has a way of punching you a blow when you least expect. You get pregnant when you did not plan for it.
You loose your job when you’ve just gotten married with a vow to take care and provide for your new family. You are served with divorce papers, just when you thought your spouse was happy. You business competitor introduces a new strategy in the market that wipes you out. The truth is, sometimes, you will be knocked down.
When you get knocked, and your dreams seem shattered, Face down on the floor , It isn’t the time for crazy ninja maneuvers.
It’s a time for clear thinking and intentional action. But this position is where we sometimes find ourselves on ‘Ground Zero level’. Our understanding becomes little more than an awareness of our existence. And Pain. For a moment at least, that’s all we know. (Does anyone know what am talking about?)
‘The Spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit, Who can bear’
Ref: Bible-Proverbs 18:14 KJV
In such moments, with vision blurred and confidence rocked, we need air in our lungs, calm in our mind, and belief beyond the circumstances.
But how?
STOP!
When your reset button has been punched. Just stop. For an instance at least, do nothing. Let the calm return.
Then…
BREATHE!
Fill those lungs with oxygen. Get blood flow back to the head
And…
SEE!
What do you see? Not with your eyes but within your mind? Regain clarity and focus. Even if you can’t see 12-inches in front of your nose, you can regain perspective and belief in your inner champion. See the dream again. The dream is always bigger than the circumstances. The champion is always tougher than the challenges.
THINK!
This is an opportunity to think differently. Methodically. With intention. Asking the right questions. What should be changed? Where is the opportunity? There’s always an opportunity if you’re ready for it.
So how can this moment be Leveraged?
Now..
MOVE!
Seize the moment to take responsibility and move toward a better outcome. Even if it’s just an inch upward, you’ve got to make the monumental move to stand back up. In the words of Louis L’Amour “Victory is won not in miles but in inches. Win a little now, hold your ground, and later, win a little more.”
It’s what we do when we’re down that counts. This is the critical moment. Anyone can stand strong when the game of life is going our way. But who are we when the pain comes? When it isn’t going as planned and we’re knocked repeatedly on our butt?
When You Find Yourself On The Floor, Continue To Dream Big And Gather Yourself To Stand Back Up. You Really Can. Champions Do It All The Time. So Can You.
‘For a just man falls seven times, and rises again:…’
Ref: Bible-Provers 24:16 KJV
It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get back up.
Vince Lombardi
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Good work Oli. Nicely done, again Oli!
ReplyDeleteIn addition to the great work you've done already please allow me to add my 2 cents: There is nothing more powerfully than the belief that you can do it, that you can get through whatever set of circumstances that lie in your way- that is the human spirit. I could make a very convincing argument for it being the most important prerequisite needed in any difficult situation (but that is not the point I am trying to make here). My point is: after internalizing the belief you can do it, set your goals preferably in smaller manageable segments, and go for it- keeping in mind that the smaller the goal, the more likely that you will attain it. The resultant success will engender a sense of euphoria making the next goal even easier to accomplish because you are all over sudden encouraged.
Thanks Armstrong,
ReplyDeleteThis'more than 2 Cents. This' a million dollar Comment. I like the -'Set Your Goals preferably in smaller manageable segments.' Awesome.
Any time Oli....
ReplyDeleteCheers,
I can identify with this blog. More so, knowledge of a higher power - God, trusting Him wholly without wavering. Having the tenacity, strength to go on when circumstances suggest otherwise. That only requires courage and believing in 'you' and in 'your' dreams,speaking words with care knowing they shape your destiny-critically analyzing.
ReplyDeleteMargaret,
ReplyDeleteWow, this is incredible, -Trusting God wholly without Wavering.- Speaking words that shape your destiny. Just got inspiration for my next blog on #Words. Thanks to you.
Oliver,what an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWith God in the Equation,it's possible to say...Yes i will trust you Lord...even when i don't feel you near and everything around me suggests otherwise...i 'll still trust you.