Never forget that making a decision is the beginning, and not the end of a process. In many ways starting something is the easiest part, seeing things through to their conclusion takes far more effort and patience as well as wisdom, courage and compassion.
Whilst many opportunities need courage to grasp, rarely is it courage that sees them through to the end. Sometimes it means relinquishing control into someone else’s hands which can be quite a frightening prospect.
Having determination, and the patience to allow others to realise that your chosen path is the right way to proceed is never an easy thing to accomplish. But the alternative is to reverse the decision, fail in the quest, and be prepared to stomach the bitter taste of defeat. That path can only lead to more pain and heartache, be resolute and see it through.
Nov 05, 2012 @ 17:51:39
You may not see this, but it seems strange that a Buddhist blog, has adverts for medal of honor on it. perhaps it is just my profile allowing the advert bot to post them into your blog. But it struck me as funny!
Nov 05, 2012 @ 18:21:45
Hi Steve, I think it’s only when you link through from Facebook, but I can see the irony 🙂