Bad things happen

When bad things happen, we tend to panic. Flailing one's limbs helplessly will not change the situation. Sometimes, the hardest thing is to be calm.

A clear head can  come up with a solution. Whereas, a frenzied mind is entirely predictable. Much will be attempted, but none of it will be productive.

Feelings have their place, but it is not in the middle of a crisis. Often, what we face is just an annoyance. With but a few moves, it can be overcome.

Passion is a tool that is frequently misused. It gives us the energy to just keep going. However, it can also rob us of even the mere semblance of sensibility.

Feel what you feel, but do not allow it to dictate your actions. We have a heart and we also have a mind. Use each for the purpose for which it was intended.

Evil delights in causing chaos. Fearful humans are much easier to control. Merely pull the rug out from under them, and watch as they are tossed about.

Acquitting ourselves

What we think does not change what is. Without all knowledge, you cannot trust the little you have. Think of all the many times we have been wrong.

It takes courage to venture into the unknown. Learn all you can, but understand it is only a piece of a bigger picture. For our lives are part of the story.

The things we do are designs on the tapestry of reality. Take care, for you do not know the effect that you have. The next generation is there watching.

Will we acquit ourselves well or poorly? It is in our hands to do good or ill. However, it is our hearts that will ultimately decide which one it shall be.

Take each day as it presents itself. Fret not the past, for the time has gone by. It is in this moment we should live, and make it better than ever before.

While you tread the earth, walk with purpose. We are responsible for how it turns out. May each step be ever onward, climbing upward, never ceasing.

Ideas and reality

There is a difference between having an idea and making it a reality. Notions come quite readily. The real challenge is in making things happen.

If you wish to be successful, be prepared for a long haul. So many are competing for the prize. It is not enough to be good, you must be better.

Vision gets you moving in a direction. Resilience will keep you going when things get rough. The combination of the two can lead to success.

Those easily discouraged need not apply. In such an arduous climb, there are many cuts and scrapes. If you give up easily, just give in now.

What may seem to be a shortcut, could be a dead end. There is no substitute for hard work. At the end of the day, you will have something to show.

Ideas are what get you started. The hard part is in bringing what is between your ears to life. That takes a game plan, and the ability to adapt.

Taking a risk

A chance is merely a possibility. It does not mean you will have anything to show for your efforts. What we do with our chances determines all.

Nothing worthwhile occurs by happenstance. It takes effort to realize one's potential. Without energy, the noblest of intentions will inevitably fall flat.

Taking a risk, means you could fail. There is also a chance of success. Defeat could mean a grievous loss, while victory can make it all worthwhile.

If you go out on a limb, it might not sustain your weight. The splintering of wood can herald the breaking of bones. The consequences are real.

Those who play it safe will have their health and little else. Courage does not mean you are not afraid. Rather one faces their fear, and presses on.

Take too many chances, and it could be your doom. It is important to pick the best time to strike. And when you make your move, hold nothing back.