Hey there…

In keeping with my new tradition of posting inspiring (hopefully) quotes on Wednesdays…I give you, Ernest Shackleton:

“Difficulties are just things to overcome, after all.”

Simple, and yet his entire life backs this up.

How do you see difficulty? Is it a massive wall that prevents you from experiencing new things?

Is it perhaps a road sign which prevents you from passing?

Does difficulty = “STOP”?

You know, it does sometimes for me…I am definitely human with facing difficulties. But, I’ve learned over the years that my emotional responses to things - resistance, lethargy, laziness - are not the entire picture.

I really think the mind needs to hold to some idea of what it is that I want, and give me the impetus to continue forward in the face of difficulty.

This is why I preach constantly the value of knowing ones PURPOSE. You can search the blog here and find numerous articles on the topic I am sure.

Shackleton knew his purpose:

“I seemed to vow to myself that some day I would go to the region of ice and snow and go on and on till I came to one of the poles of the earth, the end of the axis upon which this great round ball turns.”

He made a vow - clearly a sacred one - to himself…so, I ask you:

What is your vow to yourself friend?

What is it that you feel deep in your heart calls you forward in life in a meaningful way?

I realize I may be sounding new-agey/esoteric here - but really man, why are you ALIVE?

Consider that today…

If you want to read more about Shackleton, definitely check out Alfred Lansing’s book:

Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage

In it you will see what it means to overcome difficulty.

SN.

PS - my girlfriend and I are moving in with each other…just decided that with her last night. We are wildly in love, and have been together over a year now. Time for the next step. Are there any ebooks on the subject of living with your girlfriend? Hmm….new product idea…:-)

Write a comment