Mission: Impossible?

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Webster's Dictionary defines Impossible as:
Incapable of being or occurring;
Incapable of attaining

To simplify it - Impossible means "It can't be done."

Do you find yourself facing impossibilities? Really? Then may I be the first one to ask if it's truly an impossibility or if it's just a difficulty?

At the risk of diminishing any one's struggles or challenges, I suggest thinking about your situation in a different manner. A different perspective could be all you need.

Ask yourself, based on the definition of impossible, is your situation really impossible?

All too often when we face what seems impossible, something inside of us is really saying "I can't do it or have it NOW, therefore it is impossible."

It's my opinion that this thought process is an epidemic which has generated a society that craves instant gratification. It has taught us to be impatient. To cut to the chase - it’s this type of thinking that has bred a lazy society. We are a people that would much rather take up Guitar Hero for example, as opposed to learning how to play guitar. Why? Because it’s “impossible” to play guitar like Eddie Van Halen. It will take years to be as accomplished as he is!

Well, Duh!! Of course it will. But we forget that it also took years of practice for Eddie to play as well as he does. And yet because we want to obtain the “impossible” overnight, we give up before we even try. Who knows? In a few years and lots of practice you could be the next Eddie Van Halen.

How sad is it, really, that today’s definition of Impossible is really nothing more than a synonym for Lazy. And since impossible truly means unattainable, the whole impossibility factor is ruled out because, as I tell my kids, If one person can do it, then anyone can do it. It is no longer, by definition, impossible.

We live in a world that has defied the impossible over and over again. Think Space Travel, splitting the Atom, cloning and medical breakthroughs too numerous to list. Think speed tests and breaking the sound barrier. Think of Roger Bannister, the first man to ever run a mile in less than 4 minutes. Think of technology and the fact that what once was considered Science Fiction is now part of our daily lives.

I think impossibilities are mostly in our minds. But as I've said in the past, whatsoever you think, you are. If you are susceptible to view problems and challenges as impossibilities then you find yourself living a defeated life. On the other hand, if you're more likely to view problems or challenges with an attitude of "where there's a will there's a way", then consider yourself in good company. Individuals such as  Roger Bannister or Eddie Van Halen for that matter, who have done what many considered “impossible”, are people just like you and me who have decided to “Take it to The Next Level.” Without that spirit, without that attitude and without the people who NURTURED that spirit and attitude, the world we live in would have plateaued hundreds of years ago. For all we know we would still be living in the Dark Ages.

Now, again, I am certain that there are those of us who truly are facing some insurmountable challenges and difficulties. I do not mean to diminish the severity of these circumstances and I most assuredly do not mean to diminish the individual facing them. I speak in generalities when discussing topics such as this. I speak in terms that are broad and apply to able-bodied individuals who are perfectly capable of accomplishing the “impossible” with good old-fashioned hard work and a fresh perspective on their situation.

So before you are tempted to call something Impossible, stop and think it through for a moment. If I can inspire you to do one thing I would have you look at your situation with an attitude of “How Can I” as opposed to “I Can’t”. Just like a little kid who claims that their vegetables are yucky without even trying them, you have to be willing to make an effort and work at your circumstance(s) before writing it off as an impossibility. Many times, the impossible is nothing more than a lack of effort. Ouch. I know that can sting a little but I gotta believe we are all adults here with a common goal of bettering ourselves. It just so happens that I get to be the one to apply the proverbial fire to your proverbial butt.

Let’s make a deal here, OK? Let’s say we cling to the true definition of Impossible and not toss it out there whenever life gets a little tough. Let’s say when we have something “impossible” staring at us we will resolve to look at it with a clear mind and an attitude of “I can”. Let’s say we’ll roll up our sleeves and be willing to work as hard as we have to in order to accomplish the “impossible” and prove that we are not a lazy society. Let’s say we’ll continue to be a people who indeed Take It To The Next Level.