Power of Discipline – Part 2…

Hi Everyone,

Being a student of life, I never stop learning. And as it happens when one is learning, I learnt some valuable lessons about this amazing inner strength. I’ve done several presentations since the launch of my new book titled: Peace, Power and You; a spiritual ABC for living beyond stress. Firstly, self discipline has allowed me to stay out of my own way (to not allow any old doubts about my own ability surface). This has allowed me to really turn on and use my imagination, which is in full flow, as we continue our way South next week before doing a sharp 360 degree turn straight back up to Hervey Bay – where I begin a series of presentations back up to Mackay.

Being clear on my purpose has helped me remain flexible while staying focused and motivated. It keeps me disciplined and discipline keeps me free from worry because I know and accept I’m doing all I can. It’s a waste to spend thousands of dollars on publishing a book without some serious effort to connect with my audience. Even with flu and several flares since the launch began, my clear purpose has allowed me to rest without feeling overwhelmed, it’s allowed me to retreat without guilt or shame. Having put much effort into the book, I must keep ‘feeding’ it – I must keep the momentum going – which is why I must also use discipline to ensure balance through rest and recuperation. I’ve used discipline to make myself stop when I wanted to keep going. To make myself stretch when all I wanted to do was sleep. I even made myself smile when i really wanted to cry 🙂

Discipline allows me to keep going – It allows me to take many baby steps to reach my destination – with a smile on my face!

Questions to churn on:

– How easily do I give in to a weakness?

– How often do I push myself because of unrealistic expectations (mine or others)?

– Which other Powers can I use to help me strengthen inner discipline?

Lesson:
The more I use discipline, the more I see amazing paths open up before me. My courage and faith have been strengthened in the pursuit of self discipline, so much so that I’ve found myself contemplating the thought ‘I am not afraid, whatever I must do I will do’. The more disciplined I am in my life, the more freedom I experience and life becomes much easier to manage 🙂

I look forward to receiving your contributions.

Much love, Annemarie