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There are some things which seem to be perpetual topics of conversation in Hunstanton. Items of ‘small talk’ that capture interest and imagination. How many times do you hear people discussing the offshore wind farm? Whether the turbines are turning or how many turbines are visible at a given time.

The view over The Wash seems to vary with changing weather. Lincolnshire is always there but it is our perception that changes depending on what we can see. The distance of our vision is governed by the mist, rain and clarity of the air at any given time. Recently I was part of a meeting when one word seemed to be mentioned again and again.

“Aspirations” Our mind-set and ambition, our perceived ability to be the people that we aspire to be. A concept that is very important to the young as they prepare in our schools to make their way in life. The idea of a child having the ability to go to university and be equipped to serve society as a doctor, politician or lawyer and failing to reach his or her full potential is tragically wasteful. In later years we may limit our own potential by our own lack of ambition and purpose. I looked up the word “aspiration” in the Oxford Dictionary and it gave two definitions of the word. The second referred to the inhaling of breath. What a wonderful concept at the start of a new year. The cobwebs of January are behind us. The snow and ice is hopefully gone. Why don’t we take a deep breath and aspire to measure up to all our ambitions and use our gifts and potential to serve each other even through the mists of the things that would potentially limit our vision. As a youngster and as a member of a Christian Uniformed Youth Movement called “The Campaigners” I learnt a verse from the Bible. It is a verse that has challenged me through all phases of my life including the present one.

Hebrews 12 Verses 1 & 2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.