Difficulty is inevitable, but regret is a choice. No matter what path we choose, we will face difficulty along the way. This cannot be avoided. Of course, some paths will be easier than others, but none will be free of difficulty. If difficulty is inevitable, the choice we must make, then, is not which path…
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One Footstep
You do not need to know where you are going in order to make progress. You need only to take the next step in front of you. This does not require great foresight or prophetic vision. It does not even require passion or enthusiasm. It only requires that you see past where you are to…
Fear And Consequence
When we experience fear, it is quite often a sign that what we are doing is important. If what we are doing is of no real consequence, if there is no risk involved, or if it simply does not matter to us or to others, there is no reason to be afraid. But, when what…
Patience Through Discomfort
We never know how strong we are until we are tested. Even then, we do not actually know our strength until we have reached the other side of the test. This may take a long time. In fact, the waiting, itself, is often part of the test. Sometimes, the waiting actually is the test. So…
Lazy Emotions
Fear, anger, and frustration are lazy emotions. They are easy to acquire and difficult to be rid of. They require nothing from us. They give us the illusion of safety and protection without us having to take any action. Courage, on the other hand, requires effort. It requires vulnerability and risk. Courage demands that we…