The 2010 winter Olympics ended on the weekend. It was an amazing display of hard work and determination. The athletes, organizers, media, staff, and volunteers did such a great job of entertaining us for the past two weeks. Some athletes had a dream of just getting to the Olympics and others dreamt of winning gold while there. The organizers were looking to wow us with an opening ceremony like no other. We watched the different networks share the responsibility of getting the information to us. The front people were supported by a variety of background workers and volunteers who remained nameless but were diligent with their duties. Each of these people involved have a personal vision for themselves and make the choices necessary to bring that vision to a reality.
Watching the Olympics from my living room I took so much from this event to use as an inspiration. For instance one of the announcers was from my local area and there she was sports commentating at the Olympics for one of the big networks! A small town Saskatchewan girl making it big in what was once considered a man’s domain. I’m sure she had to overcome many hurdles to realize her vision but obviously didn’t let those things stop her.
Although I was encouraged by so much during the Olympics, the athletes were my biggest inspiration. As I heal my body, make it do something that mainstream doctors say it can’t, I watched the games of strength and noticed how these people went beyond the norm. They pushed their bodies to the limit making it do things that some might say was impossible. They overcame all kinds of injuries and health issues to get to that podium. They overcame adversity and rose above. To me they opened their minds to infinite possibilities and were able to realize their ultimate goal. I feel as though they have gone beyond logic and learned to create miracles in their everyday lives.
The theme song for the Olympics was “I Believe”. Because the athletes were able to see it, they could believe it. I now know that if we truly believe it, we will see it. This knowledge has helped me to open my own mind to infinite possibilities. Remember that people used to think the earth was flat. They believed it because that is what they were told. Until one day one person didn’t believe it. He believed the earth was round. He truly believed it and therefore was the first one to see it. Walking on the moon was something people had at one time thought was impossible until one day someone believed different. We see these miracles manifest into reality all the time.
There are so many examples of miracles in our lives. Somebody allowed their mind to open to a possibility and was able to make “a miracle” happen in their life. They attracted the people and experiences necessary to help bring the dream into a reality.
I believe. Do you?
Until next time, take care. MD