Golden Moment

Yes, there are times when the gold medal only goes to the winner. But not in the race of life, where the winners are those who are superior not to others but to their former selves. ~ Robert Cooper

A year ago I attended the reception for Gold Medallists at the University of Winnipeg. I was so thrilled to have won this unexpected trophy. I had worked hard when I returned to school when I was 40 and was surprised when I started to get A’s on my papers and tests.

I found myself really loving studying when I returned to school. When I first went to university, I hated it. I was in my 20’s and needed an attitude shift…as did the professors. Older and wiser, I had a different perspective. I was truly interested in learning. My former self was transformed. She thought she was not smart or capable. This winner knew she was.

A year later, I may not have used my skills in a thoughtful way, but I do utilize them. I was out with a friend on the weekend who said she had a work-related issue she wanted to bounce off me. I listened, and then asked her only one question. The facial expression said it all as the lights went on. Oh my!! I had figured it out; why hadn’t she seen that? I felt good about being able to assist her.

I am not 100% sure how I will put to use my learning but I do know that I use it every day. I am grateful for the skills. Sometimes, I fail miserably at this and at other times I love what I see. I am only competing with myself so it is all good as they say.

I cannot believe that it has been a year less a day since my convocation. I should do something cool to celebrate tomorrow.

Peace,

Suzanne