Perseverance

Today in my meditation I was reading about perseverance in the book Running Within by Jerry Lynch and Warren Scott Interestingly I was reading a section on Perseverance This is one of my sections in my book about my journey toward acceptance of my son's disability and the lessons I have learned.

As a mother of a child with a disability and a marathon runner it is necessary toward acceptance and fulfillment that I learn the lessons of persistence. As quoted in the book

Talent accounts for 5 percent of most achievements. It usually takes 5 years of consistent training before you come to your own as a runner.

I had never heard this but I agree fully! When I took up running, I learned that it took commitment and perseverance to continue. I have found that setting a goal toward a marathon or even toward physical health requires me to run no matter what. Often I find myself not wanting to run! To skip the training because I don't feel like it, the weather, lack of time, other more important things to do, etc. the excuses are limited. Running often doesn't make me feel great when in the middle of it. In fact more often than not this is the case. When I committed this year to run as a spiritual medium, I learned that I can run as a prayer and the dedication to this activity often is something I don't want to do because it is often uncomfortable, painful, and creates a lot of fear. But the perseverance has allowed me to increase my spiritual connection to God, to learn the lessons of faith. Often I do not know what my life plan is but I keep on the road toward doing the work of God (hello everyone it is difficult because it often requires change!) I have learned that it is supposed to be this way. Jesus didn't have a picnic of a life, it wasn't fun, and it was incredibly painful. This is necessary toward the faithful journey. Does my life really express the beliefs and morals I proclaim to have? Only the action that is required allows this to happen.

I have also found that having a child with a disability requires the same perseverance, dedication and commitment. And when I look back I realize that it does take about 5 years!

Giving up is not part of the journey toward faith. Persistence, commitment and dedication are the requirement but the rewards and connection toward a spiritually fulfilling life, toward living the life that God intends is well worth the struggle.

Blessings on your road!