ASCENDING

MANY great words of wisdom have been given throughout history. One message of conviction came from the famous commencement speech that Winston Churchill gave when he addressed Harrow, one of Britain's leading schools. He said, "... never give in, never give in, never, never, never-in nothing, great or small, large or petty - never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy."

The reason people give up so easily is because they focus on how far they have to go instead of how far they have already gotten.  Keeping your eyes affixed on the goal allows one to see clearly and create destiny.  A successful future is always defined by pure intent and a high level of commitment.

Remember, if you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it.  If you don't ask, the answer is always, "No!"  If you don't step forward, you'll always remain in the background.  Linda Sumner Urza, written for onefineday11.blogspot.com

PEOPLE, WHO NEED PEOPLE

Treat everyone as if you were their saving grace. Strive to lift the burdens of those in need, for you are sent to ease their burdens, not to be one, and give without withholding the best potion for yourself.  "For as a man giveth, so shall he receive."

The world is changing, but we can remain constant and steadfast.  Linda Sumner Urza, for onefineday11.blogspot.com

LEAPING INTO THE UNKNOWN

Often we hear the words, ‘Leap and the net will appear.’  It takes faith to enter into uncharted waters, along with a deep desire to create something far greater.  A wonderful story that illustrates the challenges of facing the unknown was written by, Richard Bach, titled: Illusions 

            Excerpt from Illusions, by Richard Bach

Once there lived a village of creatures along the bottom of a great crystal river. The current of the river swept silently over them all, young and old, rich and poor, good and evil - the current going its own way, knowing only its own crystal self. 

Each creature in its own manner clung tightly to the twigs and rocks of the river bottom, for clinging was their way of life, and resisting the current was what each had learned from birth.  But, one creature said at last, 'I am tired of clinging. Though I cannot see it with my eyes, I trust that the current knows where it is going. I shall let go, and let it take me where it will, for clinging shall cause me to die of boredom.' 

The other creatures laughed and said, 'Fool! Let go and that current you worship will throw you tumbled and smashing across the rocks, and you will die quicker than boredom!'  But, the one heeded them not, and taking a breath did let go, and at once was tumbled and smashed across the rocks by the swift current. Yet in time, as the creature refused to cling again, the current lifted him free from the bottom and he was bruised and hurt no more.  

The creatures downstream, to whom he was a stranger, cried, 'See a miracle!  A creature like ourselves, yet he flies! See the Messiah!' 

The one carried in the current said, 'I am no more Messiah than you. The river delights to lift us free, if only we dare let go...'

                            

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"Fear and apprehension can be overcome through the desire to face the world with courage.  The greatest loss of human potential is not found within fear itself, but rather, in the lack of desire to strive for excellence."  Linda Sumner Urza, onefineday11.blogspot.com