Sometimes during a Re-Ignite event we show a clip from the movie, “The Pursuit of Happyness.” In it, single-father Chris Garner (played by Will Smith) is shooting baskets with his pro-basketball hopeful son, age 5. In all too typical fashion, Chris nearly squashes his son’s dreams by telling him he’ll never be any better than he is, and that’s, well, –below average.
Realizing the impact of his error, Chris encourages his son with these words:
Don’t let anyone tell you you can’t do something.
Not even me.
You got a dream? You gotta protect it.
If people can’t do something themselves, they want to tell you you can’t do it.
You want something?Go get it.
Period.
These are also great words of advice for those of us looking for what the next chapter of life has in store. We have dreams that still flicker with warmth and hope. They are like red embers – perhaps needing fuel and a second wind in order to burst into flame.
That’s what Re-Ignite is all about — helping you set your life ablaze with purpose and passion!
Go get it.
Period.
Happy Father’s Day to all dads! Thanks for encouraging your sons and daughters to dream!
written by Leona Bergstrom, Director, Re-Ignite
