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Anything worthwhile will by definition take a while—likely even much longer than expected—but it will also by definition be worth it in the end.
Check out this video to hear a fascinating true story of a how one young actor used patience to launch a lifelong career and become a cultural icon.
Along the way, you'll discover ideas from a jazz musician and a military strategist that you can transpose for your own growth and development.
Enjoy!
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It's not that we forgot. It's that we never knew to begin with.
Some time ago I stumbled upon the answer, though—tucked away in the scrapbook of a guardian angel, just days after she disappeared up above:
A Guardian Angel
Flew down from above,
To teach me a lesson
About the powers of love.
She whispers to me,
Takes a hold of my hand,
There are so many things
I wish you to understand.
About the powers of love,
And all it can do,
To someone who needs
To share it with you.
A pat on the back,
A kind smile on your face,
Can make someone's life,
A much brighter place.
It doesn't take much,
To show someone you care,
To give them the love,
God gave you to share.
So please keep in mind,
All the powers you possess,
To grace someone's life,
When they're in distress.
You've been put on this earth
To bestow the powers of love,
And with those final words,
She disappeared up above.
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My heart remains with Torrie, her husband Ilya, and their sweet sweet dog Martha, as they fight for freedom in Ukraine. After all, we’ve been put on this earth to bestow the powers of love.
I love you. All of you 💛💙
Якби у мене були крила
(If I Had Wings)
By Darius Rucker
INTRO
[D] [G] [D] [G]
VERSE 1
Why do we [D] hate? [G] Why do we [D] suffer? [G] Why do we [Bm] make our mistakes and [Em] constantly blame one [A] another?
Why is there [D] war? [G] And why is there [D] killing? [G] Have we forg[Bm]otten some secret we [Em] knew back when we were just [A] children?
CHORUS
If I had [D] wings, [G] I'd fly up to [D] heaven. [G] I'd look down from the [A] clouds [G] on every [D] thing. [Dsus4]
Then I could [D] find [G] all the things we've been [Bm] missing. [Bm] I would have all [A] the answers [G], if I had [D] wings. [G] [D] [G]
VERSE 2
Like why am I [D] here? [G] And where did I [D] come from [G] And [Bm] where will I go when [Em] my time here on this [A] earth is done?
And what will I [D] leave [G] that will go one [D] forever? [
Engage
The word engage is derived from words meaning to attract, occupy attention, employ, and commit, and today it generally refers to the act of motivating your attention, interest, and desire.
When you’re disengaged, you lack the motivation to interact with the world, leading to disinterest, apathy, and an external locus of control.
And yet, when you are engaged, it directs your attention so you can interact with the world and those around you, empowering you to become an active co-creator of meaningful experiences.
The question becomes, what can you do to be more engaged in your everyday life.
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Relationships
The word relationship is derived from words meaning bring back, restore, connection and sympathy. And interestingly, the origins with words meaning correspondence and report—perhaps pointing to the inherent value of communication within relationships. Today, however, the word relationship generally refers to how two or more people regard and behave toward one another.
Humans are social creatures, and when we don’t invest in high-value relationships with the people in our lives, we become more prone to stress, anxiety, depression, sickness, and injury.
And yet when you do invest the time and effort to foster meaningful relationships with the important people in your life, you become empowered and encouraged with valuable social support to weather any storm and continue moving forward.
The question becomes, how are you investing in the relationships with important people in your life?
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Confidence
The word confidence is derived from words meaning assurance, belief, and trust and today it generally refers to a feeling or belief that someone or something can be relied on.
Without confidence, you can develop a sense of learned helplessness, an external locus of control where you believe you have no control over your experiences regardless of your choices.
And yet, when you are confident, it empowers you to boldly step forward and perform regardless of the circumstances, stepping fully into your power.
The question becomes, what can you do to foster true and lasting confidence in yourself?
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Enjoy
The word enjoy is derived from words meaning rejoice and be glad and today it generally refers to the things, activities, or state of affairs we take pleasure and delight in.
Without enjoyment, we tend to worry about the future and ruminate over the past, leading to increased discouragement, anxiety, and fear.
And yet, when we are able to enjoy our life experiences, we become encouraged to live in the moment and empowered to maintain interest and sustain effort with confidence.
The question becomes, what do you take delight in and what might you do to engage in these positive things more often?
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Humility
The word humility is derived from words meaning modest, meek, and grounded, and today it generally refers to a realistic humble self-perspective that's grounded rather than delusional.
Without humility, you risk becoming arrogant, self-centered, and stagnant.
And yet, when you are humble, you become empowered with realistic self-confidence, collaboration, and life-long growth.
The question becomes, what are you doing today to empower yourself and your relationships with humility?
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Mentor
The word mentor is derived from words meaning one who thinks, one who admonishes, a sage counselor, and an intimate friend, and today it generally refers to an experienced and trusted adviser.
Without mentorship, we become discouraged with a lack of self-awareness, slowed progress, and minimal growth.
And yet, when you do seek the counsel of worthy and trusted advisors, you become empowered and encouraged with support from people who have been where you are today, and are today where you hope to be.
The question becomes, who are you mentors? And how are they adding value to your life?
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Patience
The word patience is derived from words meaning to tolerate adversity, misfortune, and suffering with calm endurance, and today it generally refers to the capacity to remain calm while waiting for something to begin or to end.
The persistent lack of patience can lead to anxiety, anger, and overall dissatisfaction with life, because the tasks in front of you are viewed as merely chores to complete rather than as experiences to be enjoyed, discouraging you from truly being present, while also straining your relationships with family, friends, and co-workers.
And yet, with patience, you become empowered with self-control, humility, and kindness, so you can stay in the present and hold your image while fostering positive relationships with those around you for added resilience.
The question becomes, what might you do to foster patience in your life?
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Encourage
The word encourage is derived from words meaning to hearten and make strong, and today it generally refers to the hope, confidence, and support we receive or give to others.
Without encouragement, we become discouraged from sharing our knowledge and skills, playing life safe due to a lack of confidence.
And yet, when you are encouraged, you become empowered to boldly step forward into the fullness of your being—affirming your truth and owning your joy.
The question becomes, who are the encouragers in your life? And how are you encouraging those around you?
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Reflection
The word reflection is derived from words that refer to a surface that throws back light or heat, and eventually evolved to mean a remark made after turning back your thought onto a subject—which is why today we generally use the word reflection to refer to serious thought or consideration.
It’s often said experience is the best teacher, but when we don’t make time to look back on these experiences for reflection, we risk failing to learn from them, stunting our growth and opportunities.
And yet, when you do engage in reflection, you become empowered to integrate the new and the known, encouraged with the best chance for improved performance, productivity, and opportunities.
The question becomes, how are you integrating the new with the known through thoughtful reflection?
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Authenticity
The word authenticity is derived from words meaning original, trustworthy, and reliable, and today it generally refers to the quality of being real and genuine.
Without authenticity, you risk losing your true self to the whims of social winds, potentially losing your character as quickly as a sandcastle is destroyed during high tide.
And yet, when you are authentic, what you say and what you do dance in harmony with who you really are, allowing your true genuine self to shine everywhere you go, and empowering you to remain true to yourself regardless of where you are and what you are doing.
The question becomes, what can you do to ensure you remain true to yourself with genuine authenticity?
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Commitment
The word commitment is derived from words meaning pledge, promise, and obligation, and today it generally refers to dedication and willingness to follow through at all cost.
Without commitment, we lack the sincere motivation needed to follow through with anything worthwhile.
And yet, with commitment, we become empowered to not just go through life, but to sincerely grow through life. Accepting life not just for how it is, but for how it might be, and honoring that vision by engaging in the daily practice to see it through.
The question becomes, what are you committed to and how are you honoring those commitments?
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Compassion
The word communication is derived from words meaning to make common, public, and general, and today it generally refers to the exchange of information.
Without effective communication, we become discouraged by exclusion and division and a lack of sincere understanding.
And yet, when we do have effective communication skills, we become empowered to share ideas in a way that both informs and unites, creating a common understanding through mutual discussion.
The question becomes, how does what you communicate both inform and unite to create common understanding?
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Empower
The word empower is derived from words meaning make into and cause to be, and today it generally refers to someone’s power and authority.
Without empowerment, we become discouraged with a fixed mindset and an external locus of control—leading to learned hopelessness, stagnation, and frustration.
And yet, when we are empowered, we give life to our inspired dreams and goals, fueling the motivation to make steady and continued progress.
The question becomes, what are you doing today to empower yourself to boldly step forward and perform?
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Focus
The word focus is derived from words meaning fireplace—and sometimes even referring to fire itself—but its origins also refer to home, family, and point of convergence. Today, however, we generally use the word focus to refer to the center of our attention, energy, and activities.
Without focus, our attention can become pulled in conflicting directions, leading to wasted energy and preventing us from being effective and productive.
And yet, when you are focused, you become empowered with a clear point of convergence to ensure your energy and activities are directed towards what sincerely matters most.
The question becomes, how are you focusing your attention and what can you do to remain focused on what sincerely matters most?
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Initiative
The word initiative is derived from words meaning to begin, to take the lead, and take charge before others, and today it generally refers to the ability to independently assess and take action.
Without initiative, you become discouraged by hesitation and doubt, delaying progress, and causing the regret of what might have been.
And yet, when you do take the initiative, you become empowered to take the lead for continued progress forward.
The question becomes, what are you doing today to take the initiative?
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Communication
The word communication is derived from words meaning to make common, public, and general, and today it generally refers to the exchange of information.
Without effective communication, we become discouraged by exclusion and division and a lack of sincere understanding.
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Motivation
The word motivation is derived from words meaning incentive and stimulus to move into action, and today it generally refers to the reason, willingness, and desire to act.
Without motivation, we lack the ambition to try and move forward, risking apathy and laziness.
And yet, when you are motivated, you become empowered with the fuel to continue growing through life.
The question becomes, what motivates you, and how are you staying motivated?
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