Multitude of Positive Aspects

"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,

while loving someone deeply gives you courage."

Lao Tzu

As we are loved by someone, we gain strength and confidence.  As we deeply love someone, we develop courage and endurance.  Unfortunately, we are not always the recipient of love nor do we necessarily have one to love as our own.  Fear may be the catalyst moving us forward in spite of this love less condition.

There are dark times in life when we are propelled by the determination to never go back.  We are rigid with our forward movement.  Inside of our complicated minds, we emotionally/mentally run with our feet briskly slapping the pavement.  We are racing on the inside, and paralyzed by the chaos/isolation on the outside.

When we can stand it no longer, our tears wash away the dark and we begin to hope once again.  Except this time, we initiate a love for our inner spirit.  Acceptance gently guides us to adjust our focus into seeing the multitude of positive aspects of our being.  This recognition of our inner self moves us to understanding the strength and courage we have had all along.