The Last Dance

The aptly title playbook for the final season of the Chicago Bulls dynasty of the 1990s, the title of a multipart documentary I watched last night, and I found quite appropriate for the title of the last entry in my latest work, “The Corona Chronicles - How To Combat Covid-19 with Gratitude.” The first two items were about the conclusion of significant events but the last - a beginning.

As I shed traits which inhibited my growth and move into what He has commissioned, I find I’m drawn to the stories of genius. Typically spoken of with adoration and awe, those with exceptional intellectual, creative, or natural ability possess genius. Roman origins of a “spirit guardian or protector” designated from birth to protect a person’s moral character, it’s no wonder I’ve become fascinated by those of excellence.

We’ve all witnessed genius and said something like, “He or she has something extra” and perhaps that’s true. Perhaps the ancient Romans had it right and those recognized with genius had a protector. So those with genius did have something extra and they merely embraced their guardian.

I’ve got a little “extra” and I’ve known it from an early age but I hid it. In fact, if I’m honest, I ran from my genius. I didn’t want to be exceptional, I wanted to blend in and be just like everyone else.

Today, Tuesday, April 21, 2020, I am grateful that:

I’m embracing my genius. No longer in fear, living with conviction, and loving my individuality.

Others have left a well documented path to follow. I don’t have to figure things out and fumble in the dark, I can walk in the path already established.

During this “enhanced community quarantine” I’ve yet to have one episode of anger. I’ve become frustrated on numerous accounts but I haven’t let my temper and misspoken words lead me down a detrimental path.

This isn’t my last dance. I’ll continue to write this list, unless it stops being beneficial.

I’m at ease with this being available for public consumption. I’d been reluctant to share this and “flip flopped” repeatedly since December. But it’s become evident people are in dire need of a paradigm shift. A shift in focus in a manner more productive, lasting, and beneficial. For those that choose, since it’s helped me for years, I’m sure this exercise will positively impact them.

What’s your genius? What’s talent, skill, ability, or trait do you possess and perform better than most?

How do you perfect your genius?

Have you begun to apply your genius to fulfilling your purpose?

How would the lives of those your care and love be positively affected if you continued to master and display your genius?

Use your genius as if a documentary will be made of you and what you’ve accomplished.

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!