Never Give Up

Hi again

One of my favourite teachings is this: 'Each bull's eye hit is the result of a hundred misses.'

If we watch a baby trying to walk, they stumble and trip and wobble all over the place, but eventually after they have taken a few knocks and tumbles too many, they grasp the knack, they seem to switch into a mode as if they were always able to walk.

Isn't that exactly how we are in all aspects of our lives?

The first time we did anything it felt daunting, but the more we persevered, the easier it got. Whether that was riding a bike, learning to read, playing an instrument, engaging in a new exercise program or heaven forbid learning to use a computer (that's my latest mental task).

As much as we all feel doubt and fear at the outset of a new challenge, the best antidote is to simply dive in at the deep end. The experience of coping and trying to stay afloat far outweighs the safe option of standing at the edge of the pool paralysed with fear, thinking up all the reasons why we shouldn't even try.

When it comes to new challenges for the body, mind and soul; there really is only one way that we learn and that is by getting wet. We can read as many books as we like on how to ride a bicycle, but the crunch comes when we get on the bike and ride. Most new challenges can't be learnt from a book, they have to be felt and  experienced first hand.

So, when we feel insecure about taking the next step in the very next challenge we face, remember
-   we are not the first person to face this challenge
-   we are not alone
-   if everyone else can do it then so can we (we're not special, we're the same as all the rest)
-   making mistakes is part of the learning exercise
-   we need to allow ourselves to fall
-   we need to remember to laugh at ourselves, life isn't so serious
-   practise, practise, practise... makes perfect ( a hundred misses and finally the bull's eye hit)
-   NEVER GIVE UP!!! We must remain determined and disciplined to reach our goals

So when life's challenges get tough, remember just as our physical bodies need to be stressed in order for our muscle fibres to grow and our bone density to increase, so do our spiritual selves need to be stretched and pushed to the limits.

Keep on going! You're going to make it. And remember to tell yourself how beautiful you are and how proud of yourself you are for persevering. You will achieve it!

Aim for the moon.
Even if you miss, you'll land amongst the stars.

Have a fabulous week

love
Nicolette