You often think that you become who you are through the simple aggregation of days. As the days march on you grow in ability and capacity. While this is generally true, there are some days that stand apart. When you look back on your life and think about what really got you to where you are today you will not see thousands of hours or days. You will see a string of key events, decisions, and opportunities like a golden thread.
This golden thread weaves a tapestry of your life. It is sewn by you, your friends, your families, your colleagues, and even strangers. The golden thread has been following you since you were a child. It has been revealing innate abilities about your curiosity, discipline, assertiveness, benevolence, confidence, and many other traits.
Each time the thread appears throughout your life it is reveals who you are and the potential that you have. You need to reflect on the times when you last saw the golden thread and what that event, opportunity, or decision revealed about yourself. These defining moments can be negative or positive.
You are responsible for discovering our inner self and maximizing your potential. You are responsible for becoming the best “you” that you can. You have been given your own golden thread. What has it shown you?
Personally, I think back on several different occasions. The first occasion is when I was not accepted into BYU. I remember receiving my rejection letter from the university and going on a 6 mile anger run. I eventually broke down and just cried. I was so mad at myself and the fact that I had hurt my future. I resolved that I was going to work harder and I was going to prove to myself and everybody else that I deserved to be at that university.
After some setbacks, I eventually made it into BYU and was even able to earn an academic scholarship. In April of this year I will be graduating with my masters degree from the same university that rejected my application. The golden thread has passed through these different occasions and shown me that I am hardworking, semi-intelligent, and diligent.
I have seen the golden thread in my life. When have you seen it last? Leave comments below if you would like to share.
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