April 30, 2021

The Struggle

The Struggle

We all endure struggles in our lives and at times these may seem insurmountable.  There is, however, a great blessing in the struggles.  See, when we struggle we develop skills that we otherwise couldn't develop without the stress of the struggle. Sure, there are some things one can garner from study or observation, but there are some things in which struggle is required. If you want a nice physique, you have to struggle through some exercise and diet restrictions, if you want solid finances you have to struggle through the discipline of not eating out all the time or shopping too much.  If you want good grades you have to struggle through listening, taking notes, studying, asking questions.  

THE STRUGGLE MAY NOT BE FUN, but it is necessary in order to achieve new skills or reach new levels.  Now, with that being said, we are not to create struggle for ourselves.  Lack of commitment, study, work, and discipline will create unnecessary struggle that was never meant for us.  This is foolishness; do not create struggle through irresponsibility that will only add to the necessary struggles that we face.  Change the negative mindset about struggle and embrace it as a needed stressor that will in turn allow you to advance to new levels.

When you skip the struggle(process) you cheat yourself.