6) The Obstacle Flashcards
🎁Obstacles
In every big achievement there are always obstacles, big or small, and the reaction one shows to such obstacles is what counts, not the obstacle itself.
There is no such thing as defeat until you admit it to yourself, but not until then!
What really is defeat? When is one defeated?
Defeat is just a state of mind. One is only ever defeated when defeat has been accepted as reality.
Defeat is temporary and an urge to exert greater force towards my goals. It simply tells me that something is wrong in my doing, then leads me to success and truth.
Worry doesn’t solve a problem….
It makes a problem out of the problem.
Pessimism doesn’t solve a problem…
It makes a problem harder by implying that it is impossible to solve.
Fear doesn’t solve a problem…
It stops us from attacking the problem because we are afraid of failing or making the problem worse.
Doubt doesn’t solve a problem…
It gives you an excuse not to solve the problem.
Apathy doesn’t solve a problem…
It leaves you uncaring about anything at all
All this negativity (worry, pessimism, fear, doubt, apathy) deeply affects my obstacles. How?
It blunts the tools I have at my disposal to overcome an obstacle. It creates obstacles infront of obstacles.
What is meant by ‘use the ego as a tool rather than a possession. Inwardly, psychologically, be a nobody. ’
Look at the ego rigidity and investigate why I am reacting this way. Use it as a tool to find out more about myself. My ego is not me.
Be like water, flowing, shapeless. Ego brings shape and resistance. That is not me.
The spiritual power of man’s Will removes all obstacles. The power of Will is the Supreme Court over all other departments of mind.
How can the spiritual power of will be activated?
Using willpower in service of ‘should’ =/ spiritual power. Does not remove obstacles
Using willpower IN ALIGNMENT WITH MY VISION = spiritual power. Overcomes all obstacles.
