“Opportunities are often things you haven’t noticed the first time around.”
Catherine Deneuve
How many times in life do we have something happen and only later realize that we missed an opportunity that was right there before us but we were too busy or distracted to take notice? Sometimes we get a second shot at those chances, other times we don’t.
My daughter is obsessed with the musical “Hamilton.” She can sing the lines of most of the songs and lights up in a special way when she gets to talking about it. As I pause and reflect on today’s quote I am reminded of one of the most famous songs and lyrics from the show. In the play Hamilton sings about his incredible desire to make a difference and contribute, specifically he says “I’m not throwing away my shot.”
Every day we countless opportunities to help others, to make a difference, to notice ways to help and serve others. If we aren’t careful we can be so busy that we miss these the first time around. Don’t throw away your shot, be present and aware today. Who knows what opportunities are there for you as first chance, a second chance or even more. Don’t throw away your shot…
