Back to the present...I heard a quote yesterday about "excellence" that said it can be obtained "...by caring more than others think is wise. By risking more than others think is safe. By expecting more than others think is practical..." (There isn't anyone attributed to this quote, but it hit home to me.) "Excellence" doesn't mean perfection to me. People are never going to be perfect. But when we lead our lives in ways that show caring, risking, expecting then there are opportunities for excellence to show through. We can have those attributes in our daily lives without being trapeze artists or The Evil Knevils of the world. Sure, some professions are naturally going to have more risks, but that doesn't mean that all of us can't stick our necks out if an opportunity presents itself and we need to act on it.
I want to go through life with no regrets or what ifs. Life provides too many opportunities to form friendships and meet new people to miss anything. Even a "Good Samaritan" act like making a food delivery can be a springboard to friendship. In order to receive, one must be out there. You have to "break out of your cocoon"! "Serendipity" is another word used to describe experiences that happen from the unexpected. All these cliches and phrases help form my life. And it is those around me that make it happen!
Strive for excellence! Take that risk! Care! Expect that great things will happen for you! Trust me, they will!
