Don’t be so inspired that you do nothing. Inspiration can be intoxicating. It is uplifting and emotionally satisfying. But the purpose of inspiration is not simply to make you feel good. The purpose of inspiration is to motivate you to action. This causes tension, however, because if you act, you might fail, and so you … Continue reading Inspiration As Motivation
Above all else, remain hopeful. Life will not always be easy. You will experience tragedy, loss, and pain. Some days, the bad will seem to outweigh the good. The way forward may not be obvious. Everything passes in time. Work hard, but remain hopeful. REMAIN HOPEFULBy Robert Van ValkenburghMeditations of a Gentle Warrior To receive … Continue reading Remain Hopeful
People are going to be who they’re going to be. We are all capable of change, but change is difficult. In spite of our best efforts, we tend to revert back to old habits and behaviors under pressure. No one is perfect. We are all trying our best to be our best, to whatever degree … Continue reading Trying Our Best
There is a lot of risk in trying your best. You may find out that your best is not good enough. It’s possible that you give your all and you still fail. Failure is always an option. What is the alternative? Are you going to quit before you even start? If you give your all, … Continue reading Guaranteed Failure
Associations matter. Energy is contagious. Anger begets anger. Selfishness begets selfishness. Kindness begets kindness. Generosity begets generosity. You become the energy you associate with most. Continue reading Contagious Energy
Meditations Of A Gentle Warrior 