“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”
(Mahatma Ghandhi)
To accept with grace that what happens in this life is meant to be and to appreciate the difference between what one can control and what one can’t is key to savouring this one life we are blessed to have the good fortune to live.
As Ghandhi so perfectly encapsulates, having “an indomitable will” is central to having a positive mindset. We will all face setbacks, but how we recover from challenges – whatever shape they take – will determine our overall contentment in life. Small victories will flower when we resist and persist. The trick is to keep going and not get too downhearted, especially when the thorns of despair threaten to tear away the very foundations of our sense of wellbeing. Beyond the veil of sorrow, delight dances with whimsical intent.
How we approach the “Art of Living” is what ultimately defines us. No one can prevent us from realising our dreams and quest for fulfilment if we stay strong enough, have faith in the wonders of creativity, kindness, and imagination, and walk on with an open heart. Love is the answer.
The great American poet, Mary Oliver, once wrote “joy is not made to be a crumb”. This is a kernel of truth that every soul who embraces the magic of living knows with profound awareness. Grief is guaranteed in life, but so is joy, if we stay open, attentive, and grateful. Feast on this world, be daring, and thrive within and without.
Alexis
Love Life 