A 98 Second Video That Really Can Change Your Life

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then I think this 98 second video is worth about a million.

I’ve written a lot of words in the 35 posts I’ve done so far here at Becoming Yourself. All of them with the aim of helping you, the reader, develop a better you. Become more of your True Self. Your Best Self. Spiritually, emotionally, mentally, relationally, physically. Maybe I’ve needed so many words because Becoming Yourself is a tricky thing. It’s easy to get sidetracked on the journey. Each of us has a lot of layers to peel. There’s a lot of aspects to think about when your goal is to become your Best You.

That said, sometimes I think it’s helpful to set the words aside and focus on a picture of what we’re aiming for. A clear example of someone who has achieved what we’re all trying to accomplish. A person who continues to pursue a better version of themselves – even at age 90.

Allow me to introduce you to Margery Owens. She’s a soft-spoken, vibrant, gentle woman who does the splits every morning at a time of life when most of her peers are in wheelchairs. And it’s not just her physical prowess that has captivated my attention. Though nearly blind from macular degeneration, her sharp mind, peaceful spirit, and loving heart all shine through in this 98 second video. She’s a picture of the kind of person I strive to become.

Give yourself the gift of seeing what you can achieve through a patient, steady focus on developing yourself over a lifetime. Be challenged. Be motivated. Be encouraged. Decide, like I have, that you’re going to be like Margery. If you do, you’ll take another giant step toward Becoming Yourself. 

Matt McMann

Matt McMann writes books for children and the personal development blog Becoming Yourself (becomingyourself.net).

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