From 10:34 to 10:35: A Lesson in Purpose
Recently, I read a reflection from author, speaker, and visionary Bob Goff that drew inspiration from the Wright brother's extraordinary first flight on December 17, 1903, at 10:35 AM on the beaches of Kitty Hawk, NC. They'd had more than a few failed attempts before that date, including a crash on December 14, but it worked on that fateful day. Goff reflected on the flight this way: But I always wonder: What were they thinking at 10:34? None of us live at 10:35. We don't know if what we attempt will work or not. He's absolutely right. The Wright brothers didn't know whether the changes they'd made three days earlier would work. So, at 10:34 AM, they were living in a moment of uncertainty but pushed forward anyway. Goff is also right that none of us live at 10:35, which means even when we find the strength to push forward and succeed, we never stay there. The goals we reach aren't our real home; we just pause there for a moment, visiting, and then