Determination = Excellence

Living in a world where being a single parent happens more often than not, I have come to the realization that determination is a key component to finishing something that I have started.  Most, it seems, abide by this solution, but it’s not always a correct one.  You could have all the determination in the world, but if you don’t know anything, then you would be screwed.

Is it possible though?  To achieve what you want by determination alone?

Say a college football player, or baseball player, was determined to make it to the pros.  Although his determination will drive him to do the impossible, is it possible that he wasn’t cut out for it?  Would that mean that his dreams and hopes were dashed because he had deluded himself into thinking that he was right for it?  These are some of the questions that tend to percolate inside my brain.

My determination is something that I’ve always had trouble understanding.  My mind flips from one thing to another constantly.  Questions of why this? And why that? War within the confines of my brain.  My inspiration for my art is influenced by the art of others; just as my inspirations for writing come from great authors of the world.  I hadn’t known the capacity for abstract thought until my brain swirled with the possibility that how we think isn’t exactly in linear order.  A revelation that has brought more meaning the deeper I delve into it.

Had I known back then that Psychology was more than a one way street, but several twists and turns, then I would have been more inclined to do what I know, now, has to be done.  Determination, it seems, gives us strength.  It is the drive of ancients and the building blocks of a scientific era.  My determination for next semester is to do what I must for my grades to keep them up; also my ability to keep my family happy.

I hope my son sees my determination and knows that he can do it.  So my goal is to keep going and do my best to be proud and make my son proud of me.