Wow! It seems very clear now that Susan’s dream has been a dream for quite a long time. So she got knocked down a few times and things didn’t take off for her right away. She kept hold of her dream and kept developing her skills. The idea that “anything is possible” is poweful and important to cultivate in everyone, young and old. But, it should be remembered that large scale success can and often does take time, especially when developing specific skills are involved.
This really made me think about my own life and the personal changes that I have been going through lately. Sometimes, things change so fast, you can look at yourself in the morning, and not even recognize who you are. When I look in the mirror, I don’t see who I was, but I don’t quite see the man that I want to be either. It’s a strange sort of in between place that I’m in now, wondering whether to turn back to some of my former habits or to keep growing and developing my new ones. I believe that healthy self esteem is the essential starting point for self-directed growth and personal development. But is there a point in that growth and development where you can lose your identity?
Surely Susan had some times in her life and sputtering career where she doubted and took some time wandering on different paths. It’s very encouraging to me to see how she never gave up on what she was so clearly passionate about. It’s a great gift to be able to change our mind. It’s also great to see the potential of a long held hope come to blossom at last. Cheers again to Susan for her to get out there with her frumpy dress and keep her dream alive. May we all be as successful as her someday! What perseverance!
