Think of someone you admire. Don’t take a lot of time with the exercise. Just let your mind wander over some names, sort of like flipping through a Rolodex. Now pick someone and, in your mind, form an image of that person. Say a few words, silently, about why you admire the person you selected.
I bet you selected someone you know.
I’m not much of a professional football fan. But, as someone who grew up in the Philadelphia area, I couldn’t pass up the chance to watch the Super Bowl this past weekend. I’m glad I tuned in. It was fun to see Eagles win. It was even more fun to see how they did it – including a wild fourth down play called the “Philly Special”. The quarterback becomes a pretend blocker becomes a receiver, catching a pass for a touchdown from a tight end who was tossed the ball from a running back who received the initial snap as a suddenly pretend quarterback.
Did you follow all that?
“The camel is home.”
My wife made the announcement, nonchalantly, while I was finishing my morning tea. I almost looked around the living room to see what I’d missed while asleep. Then I remembered that some friends in our town are adopting a camel. So I casually asked if he’d had a good trip, as if it’s typical to talk about camels in our house over morning tea.
It’s not. I cannot recall ever talking about camels over tea, breakfast, or any other meal or beverage.
We are a gifted species. Despite our faults, humans display a remarkable range of capabilities. From the humanities to the arts to the sciences to athletics, we excel in many different areas and arenas. Our dynamic range of achievement is impressive.
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A smile can change the world.
