THE PORTRAIT
“Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” -W. Disney
We are all too familiar with this famous line from the wicked queen in Snow White. But, there’s much truth in that line because how many of us never give ourselves a bit of gratification or don’t see yourself being worthy? The portrait of who we are in character is seen throughout our actions in life.
Here’s a portrait of a person not happy with his life and yet found the medicine for life. During the nineteenth century, there was this young man who lived in the slums of London. Hungry and alone in life, this young man, was still able to hold the beautiful at heart and deeds. However, he didn’t see his talent or gift as being special. The young man lacked confidence within himself and in his writing ability. Striving toward something better in life, he wouldn’t allow other editors to discredit his abilities. Charles Dickens transformed his life and embraced those moments as stepping stones toward greatness. Charles Dickens has become the only writer of all times to write a book without error. He stopped seeing the world as wrong and applied a bit of faith in his goings and made huge accomplishments. It was like his inner alarm clock went off and pushed him passed the dangerous tolls of depression and found the antidote. Charles has seen the portrait of greatness within his writings and it smiled back at him and there was the beauty.
Lesson: Don't let labels challenge you!
Lesson: Don't let labels challenge you!
One last portrait of the beauty of greatness. There was another young man who gave his best but wasn’t satisfied with mediocre. The man would see the glass half - full and would strive toward hitting the stars. Willie Stargell was known as one of the greatest sports heroes of his time. In fact, Mr. Stargell would help his team to win two World Series and win the National League’s Most Valuable Player. Willie found the medicine in life, he found the beauty of greatness and seen himself as being the best. Willie Stargell once said; “To succeed, one must fail; and the more you fail, the more you learn about succeeding.” He discovered that because he failed that didn’t make him a failure. Willie had to find the solution which was to keep trying and never stop failing because those who never tried and failed will never succeed at being great in the game of life.
Lesson: Rise above your doubts and fears!
You see we all have a portrait of beauty and greatness within us, I believe the problem is we don’t get excited about ourselves enough, therefore, we lose sight of that beauty. We need to embrace our unique qualities and stand tall in admiration of the portrait of greatness before our eyes. It is when we accept ourselves as the greatest creatures God has ever made with inestimable capability and power. But readily available and willing to affirm the rare beauty in those who we encounter each day. So, make the rest of your life a masterpiece and embrace your portrait.
Best,
Coach Frank Sagasta
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