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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Fortitude

Fortitude - Strength and firmness of mind; resolute endurance

Sometimes I wish I could just listen to Thoreau when he said:  Go confidently in the direction of your dreams!  Live the life you've imagined.  As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler.

If that were the case I would be working at a high-end airport some place warm adequately managing my subordinates... but... I'm not.  There are still no jobs in Aviation these days without a proper connection!  If there is one thing I have learned through this whole process it is that patience and fortitude truly conquer all things.  


Most of the time when we hear the word "fortitude" we associate it with something spiritual or religious. However, one of the most valuable things I have learned is to have fortitude in your entire life... not just in your spiritual beliefs.


Thoreau said to go confidently in the direction of your dreams... he didn't say it would be easy... that is where patience and fortitude comes to play.  Live the life you've imagined and ultimately you will be happy.  Right Thoreau?  




Point to Ponder:
People need trouble - a little frustration to sharpen the spirit on, toughen it.  You have to learn fortitude -William Faulkner

2 comments:

  1. Thanks for introducing me to "Fortitude" as I have always remind myself to be patient and persevere through it all. :)

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