To be disciplined you need to become a disciple of something.
To be disciplined you need to become a disciple of something.
Something worth making changes for, that compels you to practice what you set out to do.
Something worth devoting your time, energy, attention and focus too.
Finding something worthy of devoting yourself to is a tremendous gift.
Realising your potential to believe in something bigger than you (your small self) can help free you from the petty worries that stop you from being at your best. Devoting yourself to fulfilling that potential can help you navigate life with more focus, clarity and joy.
You'll align yourself with a constant companion that gives your life direction and meaning.
A companion to remind you to rise and shine, to face life's obstacles with a sense of joy, determination and patience - a companion that reminds you to be a be a better you.
Fight to Flow - The Path / Process
Once you have found something to devote yourself too, to become a disciple of, you can set a plan a goal, a path to walk to fulfil that potential, to realise (to make real) that which you have imagined.
With a path chosen the work of practicing discipline begins.
The discipline of creating new habits, making wise choices doing what you set out to do.
At first this can seem like a fight - a fight with your old self, old patterns of behaviour,. A fight with distraction, set backs and doubt.
Fight with courage, focus, patience, perseverance and compassion- these qualities will grow stronger with practice.
When you win this fight consistently enough over time there's less resistance and eventually the fight becomes flow.
Your discipline will have taken you to a new stage - a step closer to fulfilling your potential, a higher foundation.
As the Island of our Reality grows the shore of our potential Expands
From a new foundation the view of your potential broadens and new opportunities for growth present themselves.
Now’s not the time to be complacent - confident, yes - you have won many little battles and levelled up in life. You are now the commander of your ship.
Just don't let this new found power weaken you.
Continue to honour the practices and behaviours that have brought you to this point, enjoy wholeheartedly where you're at and who you've become, reflect honestly on where you've come from and expand diligently into your new potential.
The destination of Life is the Journey
Once you get comfortable with this cycle (if you do so mindfully) you'll realise that contentment and continued development co-exist and you'll have reached your destination - a flourishing, fulfilled, meaningful life.
Be sure to enjoy the ride