The Illusion Named Impossibility

Illusion - something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality; an instance of being deceived

Impossible - unable to be, exist, happen, performed, effected, etc.; incapable of being true, as a rumor.

We are all taking part in a cyclical phenomenon that we know as LIFE.  As pointed out in a previous blog entry, there are several seasons that we have to endure.  I am one who used to always encourage those around me to fight through their various storms and not give up because they will come out on top (and a whole lot of other motivational anecdotes as well).  It's easy to make statements like that when things are seemingly going great in your life. Yet, there's something about being on the other end of the lecturer's podium, when one must endure those seasons for themselves.

LIFE has a way of presenting us scenarios where we feel like we are in a desert-place. A desert is depicted as a place of no hope, no help and limited/no resources.  There's seemingly no chance of survival.  There is the venue where depression and hopelessness are called in like they're hotel managers to ensure that our stay is "comfortable." I used that term mostly because it's very convenient to stay in a certain state, but it takes pure willpower to fight one's way out.

Throughout the deserted experience, we have to face the various tricks that our minds play on us due to a lack of it being nourished.  We are presented certain illusions of being in a better state, which are otherwise known as a mirage.  A mirage doesn't have any power, substance or reality, that is unless your mind to convince you that it does.

The intricacies of the human mind are so vast and complex to where we do not realize how much power we possess. We are truly governed merely by what we choose to think and believe.  The awesome thing about our  mind is that it represents 3% of our body's weight, yet it uses 20% of its energy.  There's no bodily activity that can take place without first having express authorization from our mind.

What I'm trying to say is it's time to change the way we think and stop placing unnecessary limits on ourselves.  It's easy and convenient to say things such as, "Nobody will ever love me...", "My dreams will never come true...", "I have a desire to go back to school but it's impossible...", "I have a dream to start my own business but nobody will ever support it..." In response to all of those, I say eliminate the thought that anything is impossible for you.

We are only as strong as the limits we place on our lives.  If you have a dream, go full blast towards making it a reality. I think the penalty of possible "failure" is much less than the guilt of never trying.  If you just can't seem to get over the proverbial hump, keep fighting and don't give up.

A major part of obtaining the nourishment to get us through our desert place is finding the right company of people to associate ourselves with. Many times we tend to open up and be vulnerable around people who don't truly have our best interests at heart.  However, that's a subject matter for another day.

If it seems like I'm coming from a perspective of having it all going on, it's quite the opposite. I am currently in that desert place, but I refuse to succumb to any mirage that is designed to make me give up.  You can make it. You are a survivor.  You have already surpassed conqueror status...Keep going, because the greatest trials are nothing but a prelude to a phenomenal comeback!  As I encourage you, these words are being applied in my life as well...

Stay encouraged...