Happy February!

I read a story this morning about persistence. When things aren't going as we would like them to, and perhaps we don't see the results we are looking for -- it is so important to still keep our focus and persist. What distinguishes those people who make major contributions from those who just keep waiting for something to happen is persistence.

 

In a nutshell, the story I read described a tribe in Africa that amazed so many anthropologists because the tribe had 100% success rate with their Rain Dance. The experts could only find one differentiating factor from this tribe and all the other tribes that performed the same ritual. This tribe kept dancing UNTIL it rained!

 

As the Zen proverb states, "Before Enlightenment chop wood carry water, after Enlightenment, chop wood carry water."

 

So what this reminds me of is that the quality of what you do, the WAY you do something is more important than the actual results. So when it seems like all your efforts are in vain, remember that the goal is not to get somewhere but to enjoy the here and now.  And knowing that everything in our outer world is only a reflection of our inner world, all of these small internal successes WILL and MUST yield!

 

If every thought, word, and action is a statement to the universe of who you are...who will you be when things appear difficult? Will you claim the power of your faith and continue to persist despite appearances? Or will you put all of your attention on what doesn't work and allow that to steal your dreams?

 

My suggestion: DANCE UNTIL IT RAINS!!!

 

Namaste