I like cereal. I liked it as a child and I like it even more as an adult. Jim and I usually have a bowl of Cheerios together before he leaves for work. In the 1970's, I was every marketing companies dream child because I would watch television and bug the heck out of my mom to buy me whatever cereal was being advertised. It didn't take much for me to be convinced that I just had to have whatever brand of cereal that bought ad space that week.

Marketing companies do have it right. Kids like animals, creatures, and colors which is why Lucky Charms was on my top 10 list. The commercials always featured Lucky, the cute, charming leprechan who created marshmellow shapes out of his rainbow magic. There were pink hearts, yellow moons, orange stars, green clovers, and blue diamonds and Lucky said that they were magically delicious so I believed him!

While the formula of Lucky Charms has changed over the years and some of the shapes no longer exist, I remember how facinated I was with Lucky and the thought of his pot of gold. What is the legend of the pot of gold? Why are rainbows and leprechauns associated with it?

One of the most beautiful sights in nature, the rainbow has been associated with many stories and fables to explain its existence. In the western world, it has become a symbol of hope, beauty, and awe....something "lucky" to have seen but it's because of Irish mythology that leprechauns have become know to hide their pots of gold at the end of the rainbow. Irish Americans could often be heard telling stories about how gold could be found if you followed the rainbow to the end. This tale is fascinating because we'd all like to believe it's true.

Finding your pot of gold involves more than a little luck and good marketing. Finding your pot of gold involves having a clear vision and direction for your journey. Finding your pot of gold involves having a large sphere of influence and upside impact partners to help you on your journey. As Thomas Jefferson said, "I believe in luck. I find that the harder I work, the more I have."

May you find your pot of gold and may it be more brilliant than you ever imagined!