Last week during our writing challenge, one of our members sent an inspirational quote each day along with her daily check-in request. I looked forward to getting her emails, not only to post my accomplishment, but also to read the quote she sent with them. I loved them, and almost every day I experienced one of those "ahh" moments that don't come along often enough.

Since then, I've been amazed at how often I see famous quotes or words of wisdom right at my fingertips. They are mostly on calendar pages and they've probably been there all along, but I've just failed to notice them before. Well, I'm taking notice now and I discovered a quote on the February page of the calendar on my desk that I have to share with you. Is this amazing or what!

The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.  - Michelangelo

Wow. If anyone reached amazing heights, it was Michelangelo. If anyone accomplished the unbelievable and made a lasting impression on the world, it was Michelangelo. So, I think it's safe to say that Michelangelo definitely aimed HIGH! And succeeded.

This made me think about my goals – the end results I aim for. Are they high? Or are they low?

To be honest, I'm not sure.

I'd like to think I aim high and accomplish what I set out to do, and I honestly think I do. But I'm not driven like Michelangelo – and I don't want to be.

Anyone who knows anything about Michelangelo, knows he dreamed BIG and refused to fail. But I don't have BIG dreams like he did. I just have normal everyday dreams. Dreams that I can accomplish.

So, for the larger-than-life Michelangelo, I envy his drive and his vision. I'm in awe of his BIG dreams. But those aren't my dreams. I'm an average, five-foot-three-inch dreamer, with average goals and visions, and I'm happy to tell you that I love setting goals – even if they are low. And accomplishing them!

Here's to your next big dream! Whether it's a MICHELANGELO goal, or a five-foot-three-inch goal, may you accomplish it!

Laura Landon