Of all the unlikely sources of humor, Mother Theresa may be one of the least expected. She is said to have stated that; "God never gave me anything to do, that I could not handle, but sometimes I wish he didn't have such confidence in me". Neitzsche wrote that if it doesn't kill you, it makes you stronger. C.S. Lewis also said that greatness comes out of adversity, as did the Stoic's. So, life is but a succession of overcoming obstacles and finding our best actions. How close we come to our desired goals remains unknown until we cross the finish line.
This is the inspiration, that this too shall pass. What makes all the difference in the world is how we go about our efforts. Do we do it with acceptance, do we remain mindful as we continue to adjust our efforts to rising situations? As Lao Tzu said, if you love your job, you will never do a days work in your life. That is the key. Acceptance, resolve and resolution.
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