Field Day
You know the school year is winding down when field day rolls around. Field Day was the greatest day of the year for me when I was a kid. I loved field day. And I'm all nostalgic today because my kids have Field Day. Wish I was back in Elementary School.
One of my defining moments was field day in the second grade. I think all of four people know this about me. I'd never competed in a race before, but somehow I managed to win the 200 yard dash! Crossing the finish line first was one of the greatest moments of my life. Like old photographs, emotional memories tend to fade with time. But I can still feel the sense of confidence it gave me as a kid.
Isn't it amazing that way 99% of our self-concept is defined by 1% of our experiences? Positive or negative, we're shaped by the defining moments. I'd had a few negative ones. But I'm remembering a positive one today.
I've definitely lost a step, but I bet I can still take any of the second graders in a foot race!
One of my defining moments was field day in the second grade. I think all of four people know this about me. I'd never competed in a race before, but somehow I managed to win the 200 yard dash! Crossing the finish line first was one of the greatest moments of my life. Like old photographs, emotional memories tend to fade with time. But I can still feel the sense of confidence it gave me as a kid.
Isn't it amazing that way 99% of our self-concept is defined by 1% of our experiences? Positive or negative, we're shaped by the defining moments. I'd had a few negative ones. But I'm remembering a positive one today.
I've definitely lost a step, but I bet I can still take any of the second graders in a foot race!
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