One of my favorite people in the world right now is President Barack Obama. Like many Obama fans, I was captivated by his eloquent speeches, his inspirational writings, and his unwavering stand for what this country can be. But what really got me is the fact that he’s just a little bit crazy. Not crazy as in he belongs in an insane asylum, but crazy enough to believe that he could become the first Black president of a country that has not been particularly kind to his people. He was out of his mind to stand in the face of incredible obstacles during his campaign and still be victorious. Even more looney, he saw the large looming task of tackling the toughest economy we’ve had in more than a generation and he stood firm in his commitment for this county. Now if that isn’t crazy, I don’t know what is.
I started thing about crazy people while I was in the supermarket yesterday. I was singing the chorus from Alanis Morrisette’s song “Crazy,” which says, “No we’re never gonna survive/Unless we get a little crazy.” As I strolled around Giant’s singing that song and subsequently freaking out my fellow shoppers, it dawned on me that my life would not change until I got really crazy about my hopes and dreams. I have lot of dreams that I am shooting for, but I realized that they weren’t crazy enough. Initially, I made a goal last week that I would walk 100 miles by December 31st. Now, I pushed that goal up to October 12th. I’ve always wanted to be a published author. Now, I’m crazy enough to believe that my books will rocket to the top of the New York Times bestseller list. Crazy? Hell yes. Impossible? Never!
This world isn’t changed by people who are sane; it’s transformed by people who are INSANE. Martin Luther King, Jr., Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, and Che Guevara were all lunatics. These men stood for the possibility of freedom for their people in the face of death, oppressive governments, and resistance from the very people they were trying to help. Mother Teresa, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Tubman were raving mad women. Harriet alone had to be just west of crazy to fearlessly help 300 slaves escape to freedom. I’ve mentioned some pretty extraordinary people here, but the only thing that stands between us and them is our ability to get crazy about our hopes and dreams. I challenge you to start dreaming OUTRAGEOUS dreams. I dare you to reach outside of your comfort zone and start shaking things up. I’m pushing you to turn your world upside down. If people start looking at you strangely or asking about your mental health, you’re probably on the right track. Just be cautious about singing about your craziness out loud in grocery stores.
Wishing you a day of absolute CRAZINESS!!!
I started thing about crazy people while I was in the supermarket yesterday. I was singing the chorus from Alanis Morrisette’s song “Crazy,” which says, “No we’re never gonna survive/Unless we get a little crazy.” As I strolled around Giant’s singing that song and subsequently freaking out my fellow shoppers, it dawned on me that my life would not change until I got really crazy about my hopes and dreams. I have lot of dreams that I am shooting for, but I realized that they weren’t crazy enough. Initially, I made a goal last week that I would walk 100 miles by December 31st. Now, I pushed that goal up to October 12th. I’ve always wanted to be a published author. Now, I’m crazy enough to believe that my books will rocket to the top of the New York Times bestseller list. Crazy? Hell yes. Impossible? Never!
This world isn’t changed by people who are sane; it’s transformed by people who are INSANE. Martin Luther King, Jr., Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, and Che Guevara were all lunatics. These men stood for the possibility of freedom for their people in the face of death, oppressive governments, and resistance from the very people they were trying to help. Mother Teresa, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Tubman were raving mad women. Harriet alone had to be just west of crazy to fearlessly help 300 slaves escape to freedom. I’ve mentioned some pretty extraordinary people here, but the only thing that stands between us and them is our ability to get crazy about our hopes and dreams. I challenge you to start dreaming OUTRAGEOUS dreams. I dare you to reach outside of your comfort zone and start shaking things up. I’m pushing you to turn your world upside down. If people start looking at you strangely or asking about your mental health, you’re probably on the right track. Just be cautious about singing about your craziness out loud in grocery stores.
Wishing you a day of absolute CRAZINESS!!!
I hear you on that. I actually recently did a blog posts along the same lines. Taking risks is a little crazy, but I don't think there is any other way to accomplish a dream. Good stuff.
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