Are we quenching greatness in ourselves and our children? I think so.

The more I see people try to conform to the status quo, the more I see them quench their greatness and the more I see parents try to raise up an average child, the more I see them quench their greatness.

There is no such thing as an average person! We were not meant to be the same as everyone else. We were designed to be different; each of us having our own unique personalities, skills, gifts and traits. These differences when allowed to function without hindrances often result in greatness being displayed.

When that young computer geek is allowed to drop out of college and pursue that bigger than life dream to have a computer in every home we get Microsoft.

When that young boy is allowed to express himself freely by playing golf more than hitting the books, you get the Tiger Woods.

When the young girl with the overwhelming past is allowed to do what is inside of her, you get the Oprah Winfrey's.

When the young man with a message inside is allowed and encouraged to share it, you get the Billy Graham's and you get the Elvis Presley's when those with a beat in their spirit are allowed to pursue the passion inside of them.

But what do I see?
I see the child who has a lot of energy and who jumps up and down with enthusiasm about an answer get classified as ADHD and given medicine. They then can't wait to get out of school.

I see teens with the dream of something big be it acting or singing being told to come down to reality and get a real job, fall into a 9-5 they can' stand.

I also see men and women who fall into the average life of status quo America settling for less than they deserve or even want.

Men and women who trade their dreams of seeing the world for a rocking chair because they are told to act their age and for some reason they feel they should.

Men and women who want to start that restaurant, or open that store who don't because someone said they should sit and enjoy their golden years.

Folk we are different! Children are different! rather than focusing so much on what we believe are weaknesses, why not focus on their strengths and their passions. So what if a child never gets higher than a "C" in English. Maybe they are the next best Architect or Builder of their generation. So what if Grandma and Grandpa wants to start a business at 65, maybe they will start a Franchise like KFC as Colonel Sanders did.

Yes! Most definitely help each other grow in the areas they struggle with, but spend more time helping them soar in their strengths! Encourage them to live a life without regrets!

As for you; Follow that dream! Pursue that Passion, no matter how old you are!

In the comment section, why not dare to tell us your dreams and then tell us what is holding you back! Who knows maybe someone reading it will have the missing piece you are looking for!