Shot of Enthusiasm

SHOT OF ENTHUSIASM

Enthusiasm is something I can get excited about!

I remember a story told about playwright and U.S. Ambassador to Italy,
Claire Booth Luce. She became a Roman Catholic late in life and, like
many others converted to something new, she seemed to possess
limitless enthusiasm and energy about her new faith.

A reporter once spotted her engrossed in deep conversation with the
pope. He crept within earshot, all the while wondering what important
issues the ambassador and the pope could be discussing. Finally, he
was close enough to hear the pope say to Ms. Luce, "But I already am a
Catholic!"

All right, maybe she got carried away at times. But is it possible to
be whole and happy without enthusiasm? I find that a genuine verve for
living is a by-product of an unwavering focus upon that which is great
and magnificent and beautiful. It is like energy pulsing forth from
one who, in a positive way, is obsessed by a greater truth, a more
beautiful dream, a more captivating vision.

Likewise, genuine enthusiasm attracts people. As insects are drawn to
light, others are drawn to your energy and vitality. People feel alive
around people who are alive! And the very ones drawn to you will
likely be those to finally help you achieve those beautiful dreams
that have hold of your heart.

Now, that's something to get excited about!


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