John C. Maxwell in the first line of the preface in "The Complete 101 Collection" states, "I've been passionate about personal growth for most of my life. ....I wouldn't have achieved any of my dreams had I not been dedicated to continual improvement. Such a simple statement but so profound in its implications. Perhaps unrealized dreams dry up for lack of continuous personal growth. Perhaps the original effort, ideas,time and other critical elements may move the dream forward, yet may not sustain it.
One of my favorite poems from Langton Hughes
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
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