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The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Reflection

I don’t believe destiny is a prewritten script; I see it as a reflection of our daily decisions. God has a plan for our lives and gifts us uniquely, but we get to decide what to do with that. As a parent, one of the most frustrating things is seeing a kid with a special talent or ability that they aren’t taking advantage of, which is also how I imagine God probably feels. Michael Jordan was exceptionally gifted, but there have been plenty of people who could jump higher, run faster, or shoot better. So why is MJ still the greatest basketball player ever (this is not up for debate, so don't @ me!)? Because he decided he was going to be, and then he worked at it every day. You have specific talents, opportunities, and dreams that have been gifted to you. What will you do with them?

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