Olympic Volunteer Host
I have completed 6 shifts as Host for the Alpine Racing Venue at Whistler Creekside. I am only one of 2900 volunteers working to make the Alpine Racing venue work for the athletes, spectators and media. We are all working hard to make everyday successful. I am so impressed at the quality of the people who volunteer. The work ethic is the highest I have ever seen. The spectators are all motivated to cheer on all the skiers and the media is keen to cover it. There is an army of people who are working to bring this to the world. I have a new appreciation for the effort, energy, coordination and focus the team of people bring to this event.
The Olympic spirit is often referred to by the media as unique and special. It is and the energy that comes through is what our world needs. We must export the emotions that comes from knowing that we are all here on the planet together and we are connected to each other. We are all humans who are responsible for each other and as individuals.
The Olympics are an event unlike any other. Each individual who actively participates at some level expands their energy and effects others. The athletes all have had success that has been learned from failures. They have faced their fears and overcome them because they have a focus and dream that is unstoppable. Some have had to overcome physical injury that could have stopped them, yet they have gone on to win medals. What makes this happen? It is determination and belief.
The Canadian Athletes are succeeding more than they ever have before. What I have observed is that they are doing this because they have a community of supporters, a country of believers, families who make sacrifices and clearly focus on their personal dream to win at their sport. I admire and respect each of them. 
There is a flame of belief in each of us. Some of us have let it die out, and others have forgotten to tend to it. The flame is our belief in ourselves to become what we are meant to be. Find your flame again, light it up and give it your energy and focus. Find out what you are meant to be and pursue it like the Olympic Athletes have.
Start by volunteering somewhere in your community. You will find it to be rewarding. You will have personal growth from it. Whenever I have volunteered I have had tremendous growth and met the nicest people. Some have become life long friends.
Believe it is possible. Believe in yourself and find your flame.
This is an update. I finally took the time to create the video of the pictures for completing the experience. Posted on Sept 2, 2010
