That's the question that I have been thinking on these last few days.
Golus most definitely is a place with limits and boundaries. Geulah is the opposite, what lies before us is limitless indeed if we only open up our eyes and souls to the possibilities out there awaiting us...
Where we put our focus is where we end up...or however the saying goes. Many focus on darkness, evil and violence whereas others focus on love, forgiveness and spiritual growth.
Who are you?
Which path do you choose to take in life?
I see heroes everywhere out there in America and the world beyond. People who stand up and make a difference in the world. People who believe that we are standing on a precipice of a new world order where we can achieve anything if only we believe we can...
The world is indeed the mirror of our perception, thoughts and speech. Some say we are the sum total of the five people we spend the most time around. If so I am the sum total of Lubavitchers, Storm Chasers, people who love football and music, dance and laughter, joy and Shabbos.
And, the beauty of Shabbos is.. it can be taken with you anywhere you go and you can make it your own. White table cloth, purple, gold... floral or striped, it's not about the details as much as the general energy of the day. Shabbos food can be chicken or brisket or a vegetarian feast... as long as it is a meal fit for a King... King Moshiach. The royalty within us... the malchus, that is the main point here... and Kings are not limited by laws others make... they make their own laws. Kings set the rules and styles within a kingdom.
What is your kingdom? What does your kingdom look like?
Are you limited by all the "buts" and "shoulds" and should'ts" or are you living a life that is like a piece of art in the process of being created?
I find inspiration everywhere, even on Twitter or especially on Twitter as it links every man and woman in discussion. It is free, always there, it's feed going daily ... by the minute..someone, somewhere talking about something.
There is a football player whose name is Ricky Williams. He has lived his life on a grand, dramatic scale and he keeps evolving now that he has retired and rather than RETIRE he has become RENEWED and tries to renew others with the spirit of limitless possibilities. As a football player or as person who runs a charity foundation he is not easily stopped, he goes after his goal with a clear minded focus on the end zone ...on changing the world around him.
He has a foundation to help children called Ricky's Kids.
http://rickywilliamsfoundation.com/rickys-kids.aspx
Our Goal
"We intend to operate high quality programs such as Rickys Kids to provide a positive, nurturing environment that fosters intellectual, social and emotional development through a meaningful mentoring experience. The vision of Rickys Kids is to expand the program to reach over 1 million children in the nation and become the standard for culturally conscious educational programs. In addition, we aim to join forces with other non-profit organizations in an effort to help those in need. Rather than reinventing the wheel, the Ricky Williams Foundation partners with some of the nations leading evidence-based programs to create transformational change throughout the U.S."
Ricky's Kids
"Ricky's Kids was built on the belief that all people possess the gifts needed to reach their full potential. We understand that in order for people to reach their full potential they must be provided the proper support. Ricky as the founder and we as a foundation, have made it our duty to be a channel for that support. We believe with our passion, holistic approach and the necessary resources, our programs can profoundly affect the lives of children and parents across the nation.
The Ricky Williams Foundation through Ricky's Kids is perfecting a new and alternative place of growth for children in the Austin area. We offer a free after school program for low income students, who under normal circumstances, would not have the financial means of afer school care. Our principles were created by founder, Ricky Williams, who bases his ideologies for life and the Foundation on his own personal experience. Like many of the children we serve, Ricky was raised in a single-parent, minority household. Through a support system that guided him towards sports, Ricky was able to have a highly successful, professional career in the NFL and has now dedicated his time to developing programs that nurture each childs basic needs. Ricky recognizes that without the help of the village, or additional support systems, many minority children will fail to flourish. We believe our unique goal is to prepare children to live responsible lives in which they are free to develop their intellectual, as well as emotional and spiritual interests."
Every day, someone twitters him that after reading his thoughts and hearing him speak this or that good happened to them. They got a new job... or rather they heard about a job, went on an interview and got the job. They found $20 at the bus stop when they needed money.. Good things happened or began to happen when they opened up their eyes to possibilities around them and began to think on how they wanted to live their lives without the words "I can't" or "I would but" or "it won't work" rather than anything can and will happen ...
And, I think so often how much in line it is with a Geuladich mindset where we our free and limitless to move into a new world order aka Geulah... Moshiach.
If Ricky Williams can get that... the basic concepts...why can't you? Why can't we all?
Help a child who needs help, undertake something you didn't think you could do... move beyond the ghetto of golus and into the golden opportunities of Geulah.
http://rickywilliams.tv/about/project-limitless/
There's a joke going around the Internet... about if you are a pessimist or an optimist, if the glass if half empty or half full and punchline goes... while you are arguing the Opportunist takes the glass and drinks it :)
Be an opportunist. See the possibilities and opportunities out there and go after them. Realize them.
He used his position as a platform to help others and to inspire others.
How do you use your platform, your opportunities and talents to help those around you to open up their eyes and help them see the limitless possibilities out there?
Ricky Williams, a great football player for the Miami Dolphins, created this foundation.
http://rickywilliamsfoundation.com/
What have your created and what are you waiting for?
It's not just about opening up your eyes... it's about taking advantage of the opportunities that are indeed limitless!
