Sep 21 2007
Keep Going
When you encounter difficulty, it does not mean you can’t make it or it “just wasn’t meant to be” — you make the choice about what you want and then find a way to get there. The most important thing is to keep going. I saw this poem the other day and I really liked it:
In Darkness
Bless my time in darkness
that it may simply be
a waiting within
a chrysalis
And I will emerge anew
–Barbara Davis-Pyles
I have just realized today that my biggest obstacle is always myself. A lot of times we say that, but to really know it inside is a different story. I really felt today that the only person holding me back is me and my fear of taking care of myself effectively — because it may make some people unhappy. Some people may be unhappy sometimes, but I cannot be unhappy all the time because I’m worried more about them than me!!
I have often taken the course of least resistance. Sort of get to where I want to be without offending or upsetting anything. The consequence to that is it takes longer, isn’t exactly what I want or how I want to get there, and I’m not fooling anyone.
So, now I decide what I want and how I want it, have respect for others, enjoy the journey, struggle a little…a lot, but am truer to myself.
Human nature, I think, is to turn away from pain. No, that would be my instinct…was my instinct. Now I look at struggle as a challange to be concured not avoided.
It takes a lot of strength to watch ourselves when we encounter an obstacle, then ask ourself “What did I learn from this?” There is always a lesson, sometimes small, sometimes huge in our reaction to a problem, pain or setback. But the more we can watch, the more quickly we can overcome the obstacle blocking our progress and continue on our path.
Thank you, this really helps me now.