letters from within

It takes more than strength to excel in life. It also takes a clear vision, a proper understanding of our mission, and a discovery of our inner resources and ability to persevere.   Our visions are beyond the obstacles of today. Our capacity to persevere turns these obstacles into stepping-stones, bringing about the manifestation of our dreams. Strength comes when we focus on, and persist in the things we belief. We receive great wisdom and develop unique abilities, during periods of persistence to our vision, focus on our mission, and faith in our God inspired goals.   In order to excel, we must remain true to our purpose and be willing to endure the pains of the season of growth. Growth is a time of gradual change and also of pain. But the pains of growth are required to mature us into the fullness of our abilities.   We must wait for the seeds of our vision to take root and breakthrough the obstacles on our path, as it grows, then matures an...

With all the ups and downs we go through in life, the compelling need of life is, to focus on the things that task to the fullest extent possible, the gifts, talents and skills we were born with.   For to do otherwise, is to sell ourselves short in the game of life and to place ourselves in the position where we receive far less than we ought to of life's fullest rewards.   But we need to understand that all of this comes about in our own unique process of growth. And in that process there is a level of pain to experience. The pains of growth are designed to mature us into the fullness of our gifts, talents and skills.   The ultimate goal is, that we may use these to be of service to others. This is what it means to be successful in life. I know of no other meaning of the word success.