Fall seven times and stand up eight is life's invitation never to give up on the inspiration that seeds into our conscious awareness, as if to say that our temporary loss of confidence is fertile ground enabling us to grasp the lessons that the universe is teaching us to better cope with our next trial, guaranteed to grow us out of our lethargy all too dependent on an ego devoted to serving our arrogant belief that we are the sole purpose of our life's journey.
Nothing will hinder you more than thinking only about yourself ~ Thomas Kempis
When our focus shifts towards helping those who as if by chance enter our life we soon begin to understand that peace, and happiness become our companions irrigating us with a delightful desire to sow all that grants us peace, and satisfaction previously lacking in a life filled with emptiness.
Great tranquility of heart is his who cares for neither praise nor blame ~ Thomas Kempis
Those obstacles that dare to appear on our path can become our stepping stones, when we choose to accept that those lessons that life imposes upon us to grow us into wiser, more resilient travellers is our reward for having stayed the course.
Resilience is a self sustaining reward born out of our trials, strengthening our determination to weather those storms that appear to weaken our resolve during those darkest of moments when all appears lost. Fear is a constant opponent stalking our path, testing our self confidence to breaking point with a will to divert us from our free choice to break free of our doubts, always challenging our determination never to surrender to thoughts of falling.
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you~ Deuteronomy 31:6
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