As you know the John Wooden book I read over break was an eye opening read for me. It reinforced many things I knew and helped me realize why I struggle with many things in my life. Last week, I wrote to you all about the importance in making each day your masterpiece. Mr. Wooden also shared a story about a life changing moment he had. One day his father shared a card with him that has shaped his entire life: his marriage, his work, his goals, and his entire philosophy of life. In the card was a verse by reverend Henry Van Dyke that read:
Four things a man must learn to do if he would make his life true: To think without confusion clearly, To love his fellow-man sincerely, to act from honest motives, to trust in god and heaven securely.
How profound, think clearly, have love in your heart, be honest, and trust in god. That sounds like a great blueprint for success. The other side of the card had his fathers creed:
1. Be true to yourself.
2. Help others.
3. Make each day your masterpiece.
4. Drink deeply from good books, especially the bible.
5. Make friendship a fine art.
6. Build a shelter against a rainy day.
7. Pray for guidance and count and give thanks for your blessings every day.
If we all try to live up to the above verse and his fathers creed we will all be successful in life. As we have struggled through this tough first week think about these things, give thanks, make a difference and be a success. Keep Perspective.
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Awesome! Best blog yet - we could all learn from that. Count your blessings. I was afraid when I got to #4 and saw the words "Drink deeply", I was going to read "drink deeply 64 ounces of water a day!" I've been drowning with this Survivor Island challenge. I am going to count my blessings like in #7 that we only have to drink 48 ounces the rest of the challenge.
ReplyDeleteVery inspirational!!! After Lisa's service yesterday, it really made me think about the importance of living each day and what your priorities are. Thanks!
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