Hope this meets you in good health
wherever you are today. Many a times, we find ourselves suffering and
struggling day-in-day-out, from one meaningless job to another. Sometimes, with
no defined goal(s) in mind, but, persistent confusion, and delusions in the
form of dreams that have become 'idle aspirations'. Amongst us today,
especially those in the so called 'minority', are prolific make-believers with pretentious
intents, and no tangible projection of where they want to be in the foreseeable
future.
Now,
if you plan to achieve positions of monumental significance in life, that would
cause even your greatest adversary to 'take note', be it in your personal life,
a career pursuit, or perhaps a business venture, then you need to comprehend
and be willing to cultivate the virtue called 'PATIENCE'. It may sound
simplistic, but the truth of the matter is that the majority of individuals in
the present day still lack or are often unwilling to embrace this life changing
quality.
You
see, life, like many areas of our existence, is a process which holds great
mysteries that only those with an unflinching focus will understand. Not only
focus, but, a gift of discernment of things that are not immediately apparent
to the common mind. I don't know about you, but, to me the understanding of
tricks of life greatly excites me, and is one of the secret keys to
progressiveness.
Life
is always in the habit of testing us to the extent that we sometimes feel the
need to cave in (that is, 'Your Threshold'), and no matter which part of the world
you reside in, the story is often similar (fact!). Moreover, if you find
yourself in mundane situations, which bears the hallmarks of destitution, be
not weary.
All
things happen for a reason, and nature [God Almighty] has purposed it to be so.
I am a living witness of this, as many of you are. In fact, we are all in this
cocoon of persistent struggle and directionless existence, from which we must
all break free, and begin ascending to that place to contentment.
Be
that as it may, sufferings, struggles, pains, and diverse trials will come your
way. However, this is to strength your character and to prepare you for the
victories that lay ahead. This is the light at the end of the tunnel, and one
which we all have to wait for. Many today have given up, and in most extreme
cases, committed suicide, before the final whistle goes off. Unbeknown to them
that, victory is only a step ahead, and very much within reach.
Beloved,
there is always light at the end of every tunnel of difficulty you find yourself.
It could be that you want to be in a special place, attain a better position,
live a fulfilling life, get a better job, transform your failing business into
a profitable one, enhance your personal image, defy people's perception about
you, be rid of insecurities, or other areas, which may all seem unattainable at
first.
But,
remember that your creator has created you with a definitive purpose, whose
course cannot be altered by irrefutable antagonism and obstacles. So, be
thankful for your current situation, stay focused, learn to improvise, work
harder, keep seeking opportunities without fear of rejection, and above all, exercise
patience in the knowledge that God has purposed you to succeed in the face of sure
defeat.
May
God Almighty continue to expand our wisdom, and understanding of the mysteries
of life, so we can best make use of the knowledge we have come to know.
By Dr Dickson Aleroh
