The setting brings us to the year 1809 in a small Kentucky cabin, born here was a baby boy with little chance of success or prosperity. This child would not have much of an opportunity in the way of becoming great as he would be self-educated and would come from humble beginnings. Little did his parents or family know that that young baby born into this humble backdrop would become the 16th President of these United States and achieve monumental results as a leader in our great Nation. This former store clerk, rail-splitter and eventual lawyer was none other than Abraham Lincoln, the creator of the Emancipation Proclamation and one of the finest examples of a leader in our country’s history.
Honest Abe could have easily melded into society and proceeded to a life of inconsequential actions and minimal prosperity. Though he came from common confines his was not a life left to chance. He was able to discern the thoughts in his mind, evaluate through study and the instruction available, and then act on the promptings received.
Every man women and child alive today has been given authority over their actions and choice. We have a similar opportunity as the 16th President of the United States did, make a choice from learning, evaluating the data, and then acting according to our comprehension. Results are typically achieved by the effort being expelled. At times it may seem as if we know little or the trail seems too steep and ominous. Dealing with these apprehensive aspects can be overcome by a bolstering feat of confidence by knowing that we too have a defined purpose. Only by our actions will we understand and then accomplish our purpose. If any person becomes passive about activity they will need to expect they will not reach the height designed for them. Happy and content is the person who does. It becomes expedient that we get up, get out, and do to reach our maximum potential and happiness.
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