...to be

I'm not what I ought to be;

Not what I want to be;

Not what I am going to be;

But I'm thankful I am not what I used to be.

As a perfectionist this quote really stood out to me because more than the end goal of always doing or being the right person... it's about the process of changing, growing, transforming, TRYING to be that person that I believe God has created me to be. And each day is a process...

This quote is by John Wooden, a famous basketball player and coach. I started reading this book because while watching the MI/OH football game this past Saturday (where we WON... woot woot~ GO BLUE! = )... my friend told me about how he shook Mr. Wooden's hand and how it was one of the best experiences of his life! I laughed at him, but then he told me a little about Mr. Wooden's life and of course he chose to tell me about the romantic side of this coach.

Mr. Wooden passed away in 2010 and his wife passed 12 years earlier. Mr. Wooden hand wrote a letter to his wife EVERY DAY for the 12 years that his wife had been gone. WOW! YEP! I was hooked to read and hear more about this guy after that story... LOL! That is dedication, commitment, true LOVE! Dannngggg yo... he didn't just want to be with a woman... he wanted to be with HIS woman!! WOW... my heart is a melting... bahahahaha~

As I read this book I see that he strives to demonstrate the kind of character, leadership, and commitment not just to his wife, but to the people around him and how this was passed down from his own father.

So yes... I'm reading one of his books on the lessons of leadership and leaders and its been quite good, and this is one of the quotes that stood out to me.

But I'm thankful I am not what I used to be.

WORD!