I watched the video of Randy Pausch's "Last Lecture" several months ago and awaited the book in my stocking. (I was with my mother when she bought it.) I have truly been inspired by the book to think about my life and my own dreams - not for what I can do for myself, but what my life will mean for others.
I have achieved many of my dreams already, but I sit here today and wonder if I fully understood what those opportunities meant. Did I fully appreciate the experience of achieving my dreams? I don't know - lots of journal entries logged in the past couple of days.
For my blog readers I will include a list of my childhood dreams (not yet achieved):
- Graduate with my PhD (or EdD)
- Become a News Anchor (I could really care less about this dream these days)
- Visit New York City
- Publish a book
- Own a house
- Be a wife and mother (although not yet achieved I have had the opportunity to love on and care for a number of children)
For the most part my childhood dreams are pretty blah, but I do hope that I will take some time to examine how I go about accomplishing these things in my life. I also hope that I take the time to step back from my dreams and help others achieve their personal dreams.
Take some time to check out the video or read the book - very good! www.thelastlecture.com
1 comment:
Agreed that the Last Lecture is a very good book. We had to read it for work. The only thing that saddened me was that he had no hope in a life with Jesus Christ, ya know? Thankfully, we have a legacy that extends not only beyond death on earth but in heaven with our Lord and Savior as well. And I think you would still make a good news anchor. :)
I'll be praying for LeeAnn's family!
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