[blockquote source=”Jim Valvano”]
“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.” [/blockquote]

I remember the very first memory with my father. We were standing alone at the edge of our new property line, looking out into a debris scattered field.

This was to be our new home, and an escape from the chaos of the ‘iron jungle.’ My father knew that the city streets were no place for an inquisitive little girl to come of age. As such, he and my dearest mother scraped together every single cent to make this dream a reality.

Their hope carried us through the many months of construction, and helped me to weather each and every ‘storm’ that has greeted me.

It was by far, the best gift I have ever received – teaching me quite early on this power of belief.

My dears, I wanted to share with you this most beautiful video from the organization Moments.org – a brilliant reminder that no one is ever beyond hope’s reach.

In this video, a young boy recalls the greatest lesson his father shared with him – that is, whatever someone used to be has nothing to do with what they can become.

Whether our outward appearance shows the wearings of life, or whether these regrets and disappointments are buried deep within…my dears, know this…

There is nothing that is ever fully beyond our reach.

So, on this day…may we all be inspired to see the potential in the people and world around us.

I promise you, if you’re willing to see it – my dears, there is a great magic everywhere.

Namaste, and much love on this day…