2022-09-18 Self-Control and Disc

“It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.” — Confucius

The value of adopting a long-term view is in not taking life too seriously because ultimately it will resolve itself; if we are patient. We must develop a clear picture of our future, instead of focusing on the setback. Obstacles are part of every person’s life. Whilst they are difficult to deal with, they allow for vital personal growth for the journey ahead.

Self-control and discipline are often necessary companions if we wish to think long-term. No one knows what the future holds, but if we have a purposeful vision of what it might look like, we can overcome our short term pain more than we realise. Long-term thinking helps us to appreciate that circumstance will improve and we are never trapped in our present conditions.

Time tests our inner resolve, our strength of character and our ability to withstand any condition. Emotional growth occurs when we allow a situation to play out as it should. It is difficult to take a long-term view because our minds are not accustomed to thinking far ahead into the future.

We are accustomed to dealing with what is taking place now and typically have a limited view of tomorrow. That comes at a cost to our well-being, because if we follow this script we are constantly putting out spot fires instead of working on larger goals.

To think long-term, we must develop an introspective outlook while reviewing our plans for the future. Are you comfortable with the idea that life has a way of resolving itself if we allow conditions to play out?