Perseverance is the Name of the Game
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“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
Winston Churchill
Growing wise is a process that, when followed, allows us to learn from every mistake.
The practice of equanimity helps to calm our minds, nervous systems, and emotions, enabling us to move through life’s disappointments, both large and small.
This is no small task. War, poverty, discrimination, violence, illness, and death are only a few of the experiences that may shape our beliefs about the world. We all respond in our own way. For some, a simple hurt can become a lifetime grudge. Traumas are passed down from parent to child. Often unrecognized, generational patterns continue unabated.
Light and dark, good and bad, love and hate are opposites. Most human beings can discern the difference. Others, raised in poverty, neglect, physical trauma, hatred, and violence, often lack vision for a different future. Fortunate are those raised in a loving environment and with the encouragement to follow their gifts and talents.
Nature and nurture are two terms that foster awareness. How we respond to life’s challenges largely determines whether we overcome (or surrender) to despair.
Here’s where persistence and perseverance play a part: If you have a dream, no matter how small or large, you are on the way to greater mastery. When seen with new eyes, you will find a victory. Mis-takes are here for us.
I invite you to join the “Mis-take to Mission Accomplished Team”. You will find yourself in the process. There is always a way and opportunity to grow and cross your personal finish line.
The great news is that you’ll find yourself building a life that supports you, no matter what challenge you meet.
Rinse and repeat. Find new opportunities that bring joy. In the challenging times, you’ll find yourself strengthened, resilient, and better able to navigate life’s challenges.
To coin a well-known western phase, “Happy trails to you, until we meet again.”
Stay tuned for the next stress tip!
Peace & Blessings,
Dr. Lin Morel