They Might Not Understand

That idea you’ve been kicking around in your head…the one that you day dream about…the one you’re really considering pursuing…yeah, that one.

You need to know that when you pursue it. And yes, you should pursue it. You need to know that some people in your life will not understand why. They’ll have tons of questions. They’ll have tons of reasons why you shouldn’t pursue it. They just won’t understand.  They’ll probably try and talk you out of it. And that’s ok.

The question you have to answer is whether you will pursue it anyway. Once you’ve decided… get going.

• They didn’t understand when Noah was building a big boat (what’s rain?)
• They didn’t understand why Lincoln was running for President (how many times have you lost an election?)
• They didn’t understand why Wilberforce raised another motion to end the slave trade (is that 20 straight years you’ve been shot down?)
• They didn’t understand why Mother Theresa worked on the slums for so long (aren’t you just  helping a handful?)

They didn’t understand. They may never understand. You’re job is not to convince everyone. You’re job is to make sure you understand. Then go for it.