One person's thought,
no matter how big or small, can create something incredible. This is something
we as people are all capable of.
When we see an
Olympic gold medallist take the somewhat overwhelmed and unbelieving step up
onto the highest podium, viewers can see how the effort they've put in, the
time they've devoted, the failures they've endured, have all culminated in this
history-making victory. Their sense of fulfilment radiates from them as they
accept their medal. It's clear they know that what got them onto that podium
was them; 100% them. Nothing but their actions and motivation which have shaped
this reality. But even this must have started from somewhere...
The odd watch
of the Games as a child in front of the television. The teacher who saw that
they could go far as an athlete. The parents who encouraged them to pursue
their love of sports. This was the birth of one child's dream to achieve a gold
medal - and the start of one person's journey to result in winning one.
This shows
what the work of an inspired individual can do. The drive fuelled by a person's
dream to become something more has led to many breakthroughs throughout history
that were once thought impossible. The fire which led to equal rights for women
and black people would never have ignited without the spark provided from one
person being inspired enough to see the flaws in the system and their willingness
to do something about it. All of this started with one person's small,
insignificant thought.
But it doesn't
stop there, as the actions of these inspired individuals could further lead,
and have often led, to the inspiring of others...
And so this
knock-on effect will continue to produce the world's politicians, musicians,
and everyone else who's brave enough to make their dreams a reality.
