{"id":5352,"date":"2012-12-27T00:00:47","date_gmt":"2012-12-27T05:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/haveamagnificentday\/?p=5352"},"modified":"2012-12-27T00:24:26","modified_gmt":"2012-12-27T05:24:26","slug":"development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/haveamagnificentday\/2012\/12\/development.html","title":{"rendered":"Development"},"content":{"rendered":"

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From “The I Ching or Book of Changes”<\/em> by Brian Browne Walker:<\/p>\n

“Those who persevere make continuous progress.<\/span><\/p>\n

Imagine a tree growing<\/span> high on a mountaintop.\u00a0 If this tree grows too fast, without first properly rooting itself, it becomes susceptible to being torn up and destroyed by the winds.\u00a0 If, however, it establishes a proper foundation and is content to grow gradually, it will enjoy a long life and a lofty view.<\/span><\/p>\n

Human beings are no different.\u00a0 While we often desire rapid progress – we want to change someone’s mind today<\/em>, obtain an apology now<\/em>, achieve all our goals immediately<\/em> – sooner or later we must come to understand that the only lasting progress is gradual progress.\u00a0 Accept this fact and base your thoughts, attitude and actions upon it.<\/span><\/p>\n

When we have allowed ourselves to be pulled off balance by another or by some event, the ego tempts us to believe that we can influence the situation through forceful behavior.\u00a0 This is incorrect; the actions of the ego inevitably complicate our difficulties.\u00a0 The greatest influence possible always comes through the patient and steady refinement of one’s inner self.\u00a0 If you will devote yourself to the path of the Sage (God), with every step along that path you will be strengthened and progress will come automatically.\u00a0 It will be gradual, but it will last.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be patient, modest and accepting now.\u00a0 Life often demands we wait longer than we might like for some change and the only true comfort available during these times is the knowledge that we are steadfastly developing ourselves into superior people.\u00a0 In time, every honor comes to those who are persevering and correct.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Consistent action and growth create the most powerful transformation.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

smiles,<\/span>
\n\ud83d\ude42 Lee<\/span>
\nThe MEGA Coach<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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