[002] why? is the question.
ASK YOURSELF THIS...WHY DID I START IN THE FIRST PLACE?
To the person:
Remembering why we started can be a guiding light to help us navigate through life's twists and turns, urging us to reconnect with the essence of our beginnings. While we are engulfed in the journey, it's easy to lose sight of our original aspirations. However, in moments of doubt or despair, retracing our footsteps to that initial spark of inspiration can revitalize our spirits. It's a gentle reminder that our lives are narratives are woven with threads of intentionality and meaning, and in remembering why we started, we find the strength to persevere and the courage to embrace the unfolding chapters yet to come.
ASK YOURSELF, Why did I set out on this journey in the first place? What did I set out to prove? Was it to acquire fame? Was it to acquire money? Was it to help people? What was “IT”? These are questions we should be asking ourselves daily to keep us on track after with our purpose.
To the player:
In the game of basketball, remembering why you started is the cornerstone of resilience and triumph. THE STORM IS COMING. That is a promise. In this game, there will be moments that make us question everything. Maybe, you sacrificed freedom, friends, and fun, only to get injured and have the game taken from you. Maybe, you beat out the person they had in front of you fair and square, only to have a Coach decide to play the same person you dominated for months. Maybe, you dedication 20 years of your life to make it to the doorstep of playing at the highest level only to be turned around upon entry. Maybe, throughout your journey you endure all of those scenarios at different times. It’s in each of those moments that we have to ask ourselves. WHY DID I DECIDE TO TAKE THIS JOURNEY IN THE FIRST PLACE?
If you reason for starting isn’t meaningful enough, you will inevitably quit when the storm hits. The storm isn’t here to stay. It is here to pass. But, not before it shows us who we truly are, what we are truly made of, and if we really have what it takes to reach the destination that we seek.
