I like to think I’m special, but if forced to
examine what makes me special, I might have to be honest. I’ve had a lot of
breaks and opportunities. You have, too, right? People that have had a chance
to explore their specialness have been blessed with a luxury that other people
all around the world have been denied.
Human potential. I strongly believe in it, but I
also recognize that most people do not live in circumstances that allow them to
realize their potential. I’m sure that many – probably all – kids born on May 24, 1973, have talents,
skills, perspectives, etc., which make them every bit as special as I am. How
many of them have already died before figuring out what made them special? How
many continue to live in developing countries, spending most of their energies
finding ways to survive from day to day?
At this point in my life, I don’t feel like I’ve
reached my potential. I’m nowhere near where I’d like to be in that regard. I
keep studying, and I keep thinking, and I keep working, but my ever-visible
goals remains in front of me – always just beyond my reach. From this life of
privilege I’ve enjoyed, I still feel as though my life’s mission is on the
launching pad, but when will I be given the green light to take off?
My life has been in the countdown stage for a long
time now, and perhaps the blastoff moment is near. Or, perhaps the mission will
be delayed, again, and I’ll remain on the launching pad for a little while
longer. I’m simply thankful that I’ve made it to the launching pad; most
people, or so it seems to me, never even have a chance to dream about exploring
regions beyond hand-to-mouth existence.
Has your life experienced liftoff?
“For NASA, space is still a high priority.” – Dan Quayle
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