Perseverance
Most of my life I have been a type B personality. People with type A personality traits are aggressive, ambitious, controlling, highly competitive, preoccupied with status, workaholics, and lack patience. People with type B personality traits are relaxed, less stressed, flexible, emotional and expressive, and have a laid-back attitude.
I have accomplished a lot in my life and there is a lot I did not do. A part of me is actually okay with my less than aggressive style. Another part of me wishes I had been more assertive and ambitious. Maybe you folks have that same dichotomy? There are times when I am driven but not nearly as much as the times I am relaxed. I have looked at folks who society says are successful. In some ways, I have some regret for not doing as much as I could do. However, society’s measure of success is no longer my goal.
And through it all there has been an inner perseverance. Some part of me that has not quit. Lou Ann, my divine partner and wife has a larger perseverance gene. She does not often give up. We have fun with this trait now. When I keep attempting to complete something and finally do so; I say that I am channeling the Lou Ann, ‘never quit’ DNA. She has been such an inspiration to me!
I encourage myself and you folks to keep on going. And do it at whatever pace your inner guidance allows. It is possible that we incarnated here for a specific purpose. Even if we have not connected with that purpose, it may be helpful to persevere. Something inside of me lights up when I continue on and discover a way to finish a project. Let us love ourselves unconditionally through our passage in this incarnation. And know that whether we do it in an ambitious or relaxed way, our soul is okay with it! From my relaxed heart to yours, Thomas