In my office hangs a plaque, given to me some years ago by a tremendous friend -- Karen. I use only her first name because, well... she's shy, perhaps. If she decides to identify herself further by commenting on this blog then you'll know. But when I received the plaque from her, it was very humbling to me and truth be told... another one of those teary moments for me. Why? Because this plaque, in it's few but tremendously powerful words, illustrated with a beautiful rendition of an eagle in flight -- epitomized what I try to do for people. I love to help people and help them feel better about life and themselves. I believe that's why I'm on the planet, and most of the things I do characterize that in some way.
This plaque, given to me all those years ago, has the same effect on me each and every time I read it. And I do not take for granted that anyone will feel this way about me every day, so each day I strive to continue to live up to these words, which I now present for your e-listening pleasure. May you strive to live up to them in YOUR life. It reads:
EXCELLENCE: Excellence is the result of caring more than others think is wise; risking more than others think is safe; Dreaming more than others think is practical and expecting more than others think is possible.To my friend Karen, thank you. These words continue to have the same effect on me as the day you gave them to me, and they always bring me back to a place of humility and gratitude. Your gift -- this gift you gave me -- is in fact, my most prized possession.
Have a beautiful day, and life.
Kelvin
9 comments:
Wonderful post, Kelvin! You continue to inspire and improve people's days. ~Mary
Thank you, Mary! and thanks for reading. Have an awesome day. ~Kelvin
Wow! Kelvin, you have a gift with how you think, what you say and how you say it. Powerful message. Glad Twitter introduced us.
Claudia, thank you for kudos. I appreciate them very much. I'm glad Twitter introduced us, also. I've met some amazing people on Twitter, and some of them have developed into my dearest friends. I've no objections to having another. Pleased to meet you. Have an awesome day.
Kelvin
I love this one so much ♥
That was awesome
Kelvin, I believe in everything you say and aspire to getting back to that "giving inspiration to others" place in my life. I still do, its just been challenging these past 2 years. You, who I just met on Twitter, have inspired me, I can get back there, I'm trying. I think of you as my little brother, then I see you have been around a little while, hard to believe, you look so young in your picture!!
Thank you Kelvin - you are destined for fantastic Karma.
Karen, my new friend; the first day I saw you in my stream there was something that drew me to you. You do remember that I asked you if you were a real human because I'd have hated to think that smile and those eyes were being used by a bot. I see the person in you that you "used to be." I think she's tired of hiding away and I look forward to her being out in full bloom. The world needs what you have to offer, and I'm pleased to be able to play some small role in reminding you of your greatness. When you wake up in the morning, I hope to hear that you were smiling at you. So let it be written (LOL). Have a great day!
Kelvin
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