March 2010
A Month of Luck
It’s March, and that means two things: spring cleaning and Saint Patrick’s Day! They say that everyone is Irish on Saint Patrick’s Day and I find that idea of unity so touching. Also, how can you not love a holiday where everyone wears green?
When I think about Saint Patrick’s Day I can’t help but think of that saying, “The luck of the Irish.” We all want to be lucky. We wish each other good luck whenever we set out to do something important, and for good measure most of us keep a lucky charm or two.
I have to say that I feel lucky; lucky for my family, my health, my friends and my job. Do you believe in luck or do you believe that we make our own luck?
I remember seeing a quote from the movie producer Samuel Goldwyn where he said, “The harder I work, the luckier I get.” I just love how that statement is both practical and whimsical at the same time! And what a truth it holds; because when you look back, you often see how you were responsible for whatever good luck came your way.
So put me down as someone who believes that we make our own luck. Still, I’m not saying that I wouldn’t welcome a bit of luck showing up the other way either. I’ll take my good luck however I can get it!
More Later … Terri
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February 2010
Have an Olympic month!
I’m so excited as I write this blog entry … the Olympic Winter Games are almost here!
Like millions of people the world over, I’m a huge fan of the Olympics. My family and I simply can not get enough of it. We’re going to be spending some major time on the sofa at our house!
So why do I love the Olympics so much? Because it’s a time when people from all around the world can turn on their TVs and see people just like themselves experience real moments of personal victory.
As much as I enjoy the competitions, I equally enjoy the stories of the athletes and their triumphs. It’s easy to assume that every athlete we see has always been in perfect health and always been great at their chosen sport. But when you hear their personal stories you understand how they all had to work through significant emotional and physical challenges to get there. And what’s more inspiring than that?
The Olympics can’t get here soon enough for me! I’m looking forward to cheering on all of those spectacular athletes. I know that everybody won’t win a medal—but I also know that every last one of them deserves one.
Oh by the way ... YES, I am one of those people who stay up into the middle of the night to see the Curling event. Who knew it could be so exciting!
More Later…Terri