There are many fears in the minds of man, but none so subtle, yet so effectual, as fear of failure.
We are so afraid we've been unwise and wasted valuable time and it makes us wonder how many times we've failed those who depended upon us, and how many times we've failed ourselves.
Time seems too short to make up and overcome the things long past. It seems sometimes that opportunities are there and gone before we've had time to make use of them. We condemn ourselves so much for the lack of knowledge when we most needed it. But if decisions were made on afterthought, they might not be as wise as those made quickly, without time to think.
We should no longer think about past failures, nor give undue thought to our chances for future ones, but only begin now to do the very best we can.
True failure comes only to those who stop trying, for no age, no time, no place can stop the person who decides to try one more time. As Frederick William Farrar, English author, has written, "There is only one real failure in life that is possible, and that is, not to be true to the best one knows."
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Today, when I awoke, I suddenly realized that this
is the best day of my life, ever.
There were times I wondered if I would make it to today;
but I did! And because I did I'm going to celebrate.
To celebrate what an unbelievable life I have had so far;
the accomplishments, the blessings, and, yes, even the hardships
because they have served to make me stronger.
I will go through this day with my head held high and a happy heart
and I will marvel at the morning dew, the sun. the clouds, the flowers, trees and birds.
Today none of these things will escape my notice. Today, I will share
my excitement for life with other people. I will make someone
smile. I will go out of my way to perform an unexpected act of
kindness for someone I don't even know.
Today is the day I quit worrying about what I don't have and start being greatfull for all the wonderful things I do have.
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Desperately wanting something is not very likely to bring it about. Your sense of want and your desperation serve mainly to perpetuate an attitude of lack and limitation.
Rather than putting your energy into wanting something, put your energy into creating it. Instead of following a desperate kind of ambition, live with a confident kind of acceptance. Know that no matter what happens, there is a way for you to move positively forward. The biggest obstacle standing in the way of anything is often your idea that it cannot be.
Think as if, act as if what you seek is already taking shape, and it will be. Open yourself to the magnificent abundance in which you're immersed, and let go of all thoughts of lack and limitation. Move beyond that painful, ineffective, desperate kind of ambition. Step forward with confidence and assurance to bring about the reality of whatever you seek.
