and Never Give up
I got this affirmation of how we are not to give up, no matter how harsh, or frightening or terrible the situation we are in is, from a person I admire hugely---Michael Schumacher.
Schumacher's family has started the initiative 'Keep Fighting' to help and inspire others.
'The Keep Fighting Initiative is about courage, hope and belief in your own confidence. It is about giving back positive energy that the Schumacher family has received by so many wonderful people in the whole world.'
Sabine Kehm, manager, said it hoped to “spread the belief that giving up is not an option, a message that is valid not only in motor racing."
Which means that when faced with any kind of challenge, never mind if it is hard times, or something even more catastrophic, we have to believe that we can and will overcome this misfortune or suffering. Then, we have to draw out courage from our deep inner core.
Once we step into the arena, as it were, we have to take each little part of the problem and solve it slowly and carefully. Rushing through a difficulty or a seemingly impossible situation will only compound the issue. These situations cannot be wished away or rushed through. We need a clear head and strong mind to resolve it. Which means we have to banish the fear that is bound to crop up now and again. Thus, slowly and deliberately we work through the problem. The wonderful thing is that once we step into the adverse situation, we start paying heed to our inner self and allow ourselves to be guided by that clear, calm inner voice. It's only the accepting of the problem and the actual act of stepping into it that can be a little daunting. Once we are in, we, ourselves, will be surprised at our own strength and fortitude in resolving the situation.
We may well find ourselves in a situation when we feel paralyzed to do any of these things. If that is so, we need to sit quietly and gather our mind in, because we all - each one of us - has a hidden store of courage. We also have the fight hidden inside of us. Once we tap into this, then we have to believe that of course we will overcome and we will prevail...if not now, then 2 weeks hence, or 2 months, or 2 years hence....no matter how long it takes.
If we are fortunate to have people we love and trust helping us, then we have to remember that we owe them so that when they are in similar straits, we don't leave them alone. We also need to reach out and share what we have learned from going through and conquering our adversity with those who are going through difficult times.
So, if ever we feel overwhelmed by difficult and hurtful situations, we need to remember that we are not going to give up...we have the spunk not to give in...and, we are going to keep fighting till we overcome the issue...