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Hi everyone,
Loving greetings from Sapphire Beach, NSW – the sun is shining, and the skies are blue. We have been so fortunate with the weather and the locations we’ve been staying (other than bad storm the other day, all has been good). I just love the sound of the ocean – there’s some kind of order in the randomness… Listening to the ocean took me back to 2002 when Colin and I made a temporary home in a 2 bedroom unit at Dicky Beach (right next door to the lifesaving club). We were there for about 12 months and though it was tiny, the ample gardens surrounding it and the sound of the ocean made it blissful. We were traveling Australia for the first time then – from 2000 to 2005 – before settling in Landsborough Qld, until 2010 when we got back on the road…
Our travels have taken us on many adventures – our last journey was based more on an external nature whereas this time it’s based more on an internal nature. Sitting here by the ocean I had the realisation of just how far we have come – individually and as a couple! Our spiritual wellbeing and the spiritual wellbeing of others, has become our number one priority. And though we still make many mistakes, we know that the effort we’ve put in has it’s own rewards…
As I drew our next Power a smile formed on my face – I recognised this Power, this ally – that has pulled me ‘out of the mud’ many times and helped me get to where I am today. It helped me stay on track, to keep going and at times to climb even higher – regardless of what I was told by others….
Our 25th Power – Power of Determination…
I used to be called a dreamer,
that my ideals were lofty at best.
Yet using my Power of Determination,
I stand firm and ‘face’ any test!
“Never Quit” I simply keep telling myself,
just steady your footing and flow…
No matter what obstacles come along –
and no matter how painfully slow…
This way I can climb any mountain,
regardless how rough the terrain.
Just placing one foot in front of the other,
is how I keep winning the game 🙂
** The Power of Determination is the ability to commit to decisions and to see them through with courage and sheer willpower. No matter what, I am able to mold and flow around unpredictable situations with tenacious effort, resolution and flexibility.
** I am the Mountain Goat… I can climb any mountain, steadfastly and brave. No matter how many ‘lose rocks’ are underfoot, I simply steady myself by taking a breath and placing one foot in front of the other – I do not look back. The top of the mountain is my mission – I succeed because I am determined.
** Supporting Virtues: Courage, Flexibility, Self Confidence, Decisive, Tenacity, Love
Questions to churn:
- Do I reach the top of the mountain to enjoy the view, or do I quit when I slip on ‘lose rocks’?
- Do I go in with confidence or do I go in with trepidation?
- What are my strategies to keep me on track and keep me going?
Tips:
- Whatever goals you set for yourself, make them realistic and timely – or determination will be lacking… If you can’t commit to it today, it remains a dream until you can.
- The more determination, the more faith… The more faith, the more determination 🙂
- Determination = resilience + flexibility… Causing sorrow through inflexibility is not determination, it is stubbornness.
My Power of Determination has allowed much freedom and joy in my life, as opposed to limiting my happiness due to irrational fear. It’s allowed me to think outside the box and to create different ways. For example – even though it has taken 3 years of determination, courage and stepping outside my comfort zone many times – I’ve sold the first-print run of Will to Wonder!… True to my nature of being a Capricorn (on the cusp of Sagittarius) I use courage and tenacity to keep climbing, while I use adventure for creating different ways to succeed in my outcomes…. The 2nd print run is being edited as I’m writing this! You know, so many things have come to life for me when I’ve consistently used this Power – it’s one of those strengths that just seems to give you that extra bit of help – to get up and to keep going…again and again and again :)…
Happy practicing everyone
Much Love Annemarie
