Over the past few weeks, we had the privilege of watching the Summer Olympics. I love watching the Olympics as they shows so much that is good in the world. It is a time when countries worldwide come together to participate in a sport they love and are among the best of the best. I love learning about the athletes, how they trained, the obstacles they overcame to get to the games, and why they did it.
For the most part, the Olympiads are everyday people who found a sport they loved, trained to become the best in their field, and had the courage and discipline to put everything they had to participate and represent their country in the games.
The Olympics show us what it needed to be a contender and work hard for something you want. The Olympics show us that by having a goal, support from family and friends, and the discipline needed to put in the work to sharpen your skills, you can achieve so much.
Most of us will never reach the magnitude of the athletes we watch in the Olympics. But we can strive for our own personal best. Regardless of your goals, do your best, put in the work, make a difference and be the best you can be!
Enjoy the games…..
Have a good week!
Anne
Thanks, Anne. I think you are right on about the Olympics inspiring our personal best. I love seeing how gracious the athletes seem towards one another when they come in 2nd or 3rd. Something deeply honoring about that.
Absolutely! I had the great honor and privilege of being on the US Olympic Jet Ski Team in Seoul, South Korea in 1988. It was a “Demonstration Event”. I received a participation medal and watched our flag being raised as they played our national anthem on the river in front of the Opening Ceremonies Stadium. It was surreal. Being the only woman on the team, I learned the value of doing your very best and having it lead you to great possibilities.
As nurses we bring our best selves to handle new life and end of life every day especially during these tough times. Truly, every nurse and every health care provider at all levels of the care continuum are Olympians–selfless as we serve!