I saw this statement recently and it had a domino effect on my thoughts;

“ God grant me Serenity to accept the things I can not change. Courage to accept the things I can and Wisdom to know the difference”. -It’s part of a longer prayer by Reinold Niebuhr.

“God, grant us the…
Serenity to accept things we cannot change,
Courage to change the things we can,
and the Wisdom to know the difference.
Patience for the things that take time,
Appreciation for all that we have,
and Tolerance for those with different struggles.
Freedom to live beyond the limitations of our past ways,
the Ability to feel your love for us and our love for each other
and the Strength to get up and try again even when we feel it is hopeless.”

My life has started getting more purposeful and my focus clearer, I’m excited about the changes and looking forward to the future but the truth is that with wisdom and acceleration comes responsibility. All of a sudden, the need for self-evaluation arises because in order to focus on your focus you need really clear vision. This automatically means you have to weed your life; prune your soul’s leaves, take out those tiny buds of disorder and the stronger, longer-existing, heart-entangling roots. Cut off the distractions. This is never easy but it is certainly doable.

-I’m learning that I need to harness my resources, streamline my abilities and center on myself; my aspirations and my hopes, to fully ‘focus on my focus’. Having scattered thoughts, a million and one plans and so on is a recipe for disaster at this stage, I’m realising.

-I’m learning that Good Distractions exist! Some distractions are useful and in fact, beneficial BUT partaking in them at the wrong time can be detrimental to my vision.

-I’m learning that if I don’t do X or Y, I will not die despite how I feel at the moment of deprivation. Disciplining the self is the hardest thing but ‘Mens Agitat Molem’…’The Mind Moves Matter’. Mind over matter. Dig.Deeper…and MOST IMPORTANTLY ask for God’s grace.

-I’ve learnt something amazing. You are born with your life’s purpose. At birth, you are already equipped with the relevant tools to respond to your purpose. So you see why it will be a shame if you go through life without discovering and living in your purpose? You will always feel unfulfilled. I really believe your purpose is living that life that satisfies you, personally. I don’t believe everyone is destined to be wealthy (I strongly believe I am though *ahem*) but I really believe everyone is destined to be happy. If you don’t find your calling, you will always have that nagging feeling of lack of fulfillment and more likely than not, be unhappy no matter how wealthy you are. IMO.

-I’ve learnt to be happy with myself. And that matters more than almost anything.