Contending against contentment

The ending of one year signals the beginning of another. There are some things we should carry over. Among the most important is our momentum.

Stagnation is the enemy of us all. It is the surety of entropy setting in and reversing the progress we have made. Then, all things are sure to unravel.

If we keep things moving, they cannot be stopped. Inertia is either for or against us. The effort we put forth directly determines what we can accomplish.

Seize every opportunity and hold it fast. Take the initiative, and press towards the goal. In order to remove obstructions, we must face down ourselves.

Be patient as the waves, which incessantly beat against the shore. The obstacles will be washed away. And not by mere force, but through perseverance.

Our actions shall decide the outcome. If you succeed in little, push for more. Contend against contentment, reducing boulders to tiny pebbles.

The holiday spirit

Christmas can be quite the hassle. It takes a great deal of work to make the season bright. In the midst of all this, it is easy to miss the enjoyment.

The holiday spirit gets away from us as we wait in the checkout line. Frustration drowns out the good tidings. We yearn for the misery to be over.

Only through great effort can we overcome our weariness. If we give in, the real meaning will be lost. Then, the holiday will be just another day.

If that were to happen, things would get colder. Never surrender what brings you joy. For the sake of us all, that which is loved must be preserved.

When the shopping is finished, then we can rest. Spend time with family and friends. Sing a few carols and open those gifts so lovingly chosen.

All the toil will fade in the light of your children's eyes. Savor these moments that cannot last. And remember what it truly means to be merry.

Dedication and commitment

When you make a commitment, you see it through. Dropping the ball can cost you the game. Weary or not, an honest fight must be to the finish.

Those who cannot handle the responsibility should step aside. What use is one who cannot be counted upon? It is better to fall than fall short.

A heart full of regret is a miserable companion. It is a weight about one's neck, dragging them down. Often, the key to survival is just to keep going.

Some are dedicated when they ought to be committed. Courage means working without a net. The only one who can pick you back up is yourself.

By moving, you build up momentum. That which was potential becomes kinetic. When the energy flows freely, that is when you will see results.

Nothing worthwhile is done without effort. The burdens we bear can be grievous at times. But once you get started, there can be no stopping.

Seize the day

What do you do when an opportunity is presented? The victory belongs to those who seize the day. Hesitate for a moment and all will be lost.

There are few things that hurt as much as a missed chance. Without so much as a hit, it bowls you over. The hardest thing to live with is regret.

Imagine the surprise when the bull is taken by the horns. All the force brought to bear is powerless to stop you. Those around will stand amazed.

We often have the choice to sink or to swim. Many succumb and they end up going under. Only the select few will keep their heads above water.

If success is out of your grasp, it just means you need to reach deeper. Let nothing keep you from what you have earned. The fight is never over.

When opportunity knocks, one must be ready. If you fail, you may never get another chance. But to succeed will serve to silence all the doubters.