Take Off

"I knew that I did not have to buy into society's notion that I had to be handsome and healthy to be happy. I was in charge of my "spaceship" and it was my up, my down. I could choose to see this situation as a setback or as a starting point. I chose to begin life again." ~Warren Mitchell

Many great accomplishments in life are marked with first failures. The kind which make you question if success will ever be a possibility. The American space program was formed in 1958 and had its share of failed rocket launches, failed missions and a few individuals died along the way. But the vision of space flight was never given up. The journey pressed forward with the risks known.

Each of us have set backs and failures along the way as well. There will be those times when accomplishment seems furthest from our minds. The light at the end of the tunnel feels like a freight train coming towards you.

Yet we press on, we continue to move towards our goals. That light may be a train coming but I would choose to enjoy the light in a very dark tunnel. If only for a few moments, my eyes are opened and I can take the opportunity to assess where I am. The train will pass and I will be returned to darkness, but I will have renewed hope in my journey.

And then the tunnel will come to an end. The light of day will return and a big blue sky will open up before me. It is then I will light the fire of a rocket and spring skyward. Greater heights for life; for your life.

It is a choice we make to overcome that darkness. It is a choice we make to press on with our lives. There is so much more for you in life then the limits we impose on ourselves. Release yourself from those chains of gravity you place on life. The setbacks will occur, the failures may happen even when you get moving finally.

Just know the view will be more wonderous and amazing then you could ever imagine.