Bundles Of Beginnings
posted by Ben on Friday, November 13th, 2009
At Camp Alvernia we encourage all campers to try things out, even if they’re new, because we know the value of beginning. We’re all beginners at some point, and we let our campers know that it’s ok if they try something new and they’re not that great at it. You’ve got to be bad sometimes before you can be good!
All of us have dreams, great big glorious thoughts of who we’ll become and what we’ll accomplish. Our young ones dream of being like Daddy or Mommy, of being a fireman or a musician. As adults we dream of beautiful relationships, success and recognition at work, and the satisfaction of knowing our lives make a difference in the lives of others. We set off down the path with strong resolve and high hopes, and somehow many of us get distracted and lost along the way.
Ralph Waldo Emerson said that the great majority of men (and women) are bundles of beginnings. At Camp Alvernia, we challenge ourselves as a staff to be more than just beginners. We want to be finishers. What sets successful people apart is that they don’t just begin to lose weight or stop swearing or patch up a broken relationship — they persevere until it’s done. And there’s nothing like the feeling of putting your heart into something that’s worth doing, and coming out on the other side successful.
So here’s to starting strong AND finishing well. And here’s to all of the wonderful people who make up the Camp Alvernia family. God bless.