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Dreams and Determination
Hey, writers! How many of you caught the Big Game yesterday? I did, which is unusual for me. Generally, I’m not a football fan. But I was caught up in the message the Seahawks kept repeating this season: “Why not us?” They had an amazing season, so when they made it to the Big Game, I had to watch.
WHY NOT US
You see, Russell Wilson is their quarterback and he’s unashamedly Christian. He tells the story of how his father used to say to him (Russell stands 5’11”), “Why not you, Russ?” In other words, don’t let perceived limitations stop you. Russell took that message to his teammates, and it became their motto: “Why not us?”
I learned something else watching the game yesterday. Whenever things didn’t go the way the Seahawks might have wanted, they jumped back into the game. Determined. But when the Broncos (this is just an observation; don’t hold it against me, dear writers) didn’t see things go their way, I saw a lot of head shaking. That’s a different attitude, and I wonder how much it contributed to their game experience. Seems the disappointment was too long a distraction while the game carried on.
DREAM BIG
Check out this SB ad featuring Russell Wilson:
GO AFTER IT!
That encourages me.
We writers are going for our dreams! We’re walking out our callings and setting our aspirations high.
So, why can’t we be winners? We can work hard, learn the craft, reach out and help others, all while chasing our dreams. We can give less weight to any perceived limitations, and let God highlight the talents He gave us for His glory.
And we can chase our dreams unashamedly.
We can write for God. Conduct our lives with integrity, and foster a champion’s mental attitude.
Why not us?
Why not you?
Write on, friends!
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One of your hostesses here at Seriously Write, Annette M. Irby writes fiction, edits freelance, and works in acquisitions for Pelican Book Group. She loves encouraging writers because she appreciates all that others have done for her. Learn more at her editing website or her author site.
* Photo credit: freedigitalphotos.net Old Door by Dan
