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A Little Bit of Impossible.
I write to bring people hope. That’s my calling. That’s why I do what I do. It may come in the form of a novel or a blogpost. Perhaps a booklet on grief and loss. A talk at a coffee shop or library. Sometimes the subject matter might spark a reader’s interest. sometimes not. But all things considered, I tend to hang myself out on the line in plain view of others. I guess it’s my style. The good. The bad. The broken. And what common thread do I aim for? The target? What do I wish people to see when they read words written by Chuck Carr?
May people read words of hope.
Hope. The driving force that keeps us moving forward.
Iron Sharpens Iron . . . Or Dreams.
We all have someone we look up to. Someone who we admire and hold in a position of honor higher than ourselves. Someone who is stronger, faster, smarter. Someone who made it into the professional spotlight, skill, or talent level of which we want to partake in as well. A position that, if we were honest, we would desire to be right there beside them. Whispering secret tricks of the trade, workout routines, and swapping Jell-O cups from the bottom our lunch boxes.
So, let me ask you . . . and without putting much thought into it, who is the first person who comes to your mind? My bet is that someone already did.
The Ripple Effect.
I thought my wife and I were going to sell some books. It was a simple mistake, really. We were just two authors with good intentions; we planned on getting our name out, signing a few copies, and making enough money to buy an ice cream at the end of the day. After all, we had signed up for the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival months ago. We stocked our supply of books in advance. We planned for the event. We even packed our meals, ready for the day. The cooler was waiting. Everything was set. We said a prayer and off we went.
Yeah. We thought we were going to sell some books.
Chase Your Dream.
Walt Disney coined the iconic phrase “if you wish upon a star,” written by Leigh Harline and Ned Washington for his animated classic Pinocchio. The famous line and song tile went on to champion the heart of Disney, often as the signature song of the company and the opening for many of the Disney films. For the most part, the child in us believed it. It really doesn’t make a “difference who we are,” does it? There is something inside of us that innately craves to believe the Pinocchio song: even the most obscure dreams are possible despite what the world says.