I got lucky.
Hi sweet friend,
One of my favorite things might be writing professional love letters to people I don’t know. I hope you don’t mind.
13 days.
That is how many days in a row I managed to publish. Ironically, this will go up in the morning, making 14, but I got lucky. I have been sick for 6 days, and thank goodness I batch-wrote prior. I don’t know what I have because I am stubborn and haven’t gone to the doctor yet, but I took an at-home test, so I know I don’t have that one thing. But jeez, I feel horrible. I have been pushing through, though, and I even managed to catch up on my emails tonight.
I hate getting behind. I looked forward to Monday but didn’t have the energy to write emails or work on my course. To be honest, I don’t have the energy right now, but I think that is a piece of what lends to our success: showing up when it isn’t convenient.
Two quotes come to mind. One was spoken by the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, and the other by Jon F. Kennedy.
"That which does not kill us makes us stronger." — Friedrich Nietzsche
I’ve always been drawn to Friedrich Nietzsche’s perspective that “That which does not kill us makes us stronger,” particularly from a philosophical angle. To me, this quote isn’t just about resilience; it’s an invitation to deeply explore the role of suffering in shaping our life’s meaning and purpose. I believe that it’s through facing and overcoming our difficulties that we can better understand who we are, what we value, and the broader human condition. This approach doesn’t just acknowledge suffering as a part of life but sees it as a crucial element in our personal development and philosophical journey. In these moments of adversity, we’re offered a unique opportunity to reflect on our lives, make sense of our experiences, and ultimately grow in ways that wouldn’t have been possible otherwise.
We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard; because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win. — Jon F. Kennedy
Whenever I reflect on John F. Kennedy’s iconic call to go to the moon, it resonates with me, particularly as an illustration of the need for collective effort and a shared vision. This isn’t just about space exploration; it’s a broader message about the power of coming together as a community, nation, or even as humanity to achieve a goal. Unity and collaboration are essential to accomplishing challenges that might seem beyond our reach or tough.
Kennedy’s words also fascinate me as a beacon of inspiration to face and overcome grand challenges. There’s a certain allure in setting lofty goals, not because they’re easy but precisely because they’re hard. This perspective has always propelled me to embrace challenging tasks, encouraging me to believe that the most significant achievements lie beyond my comfort zone, waiting for us to go beyond our boundaries.
Kennedy’s call to action reminds me of the importance of aiming high and never settling for mediocrity. Challenges serve not just as obstacles but as catalysts for growth. We should constantly strive to push beyond what’s comfortable towards what’s truly remarkable to accomplish the goals we, or others, didn’t think were possible.
I think I am writing to you, my stranger, because I am still lonely. Although I feel like I have everything personally, I am not yet there professionally. I yearn to build a collaborative community.
So, even though I didn’t accomplish a lot today, I still see it as a stepping stone.
Until tomorrow.
With love,
Jo
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