Understanding failure and disappointment

Throughout your life, you will be hurt. You will make errors, some people will call them failures, and instead of encouraging you to get back up, they will cease believing in you, tearing you to the core of your agonizing emotions.

However, you must understand that failure and disappointment are God's way of telling you that you are heading in the wrong route.

Failure is sometimes a redirection not a rejection.

Can you remember telling someone a compliment

 

Can you remember telling someone a compliment and seeing their face light up in joy?

Imagine, out of the thousands of thoughts that you think,

if many could be positive,

how fulfilled you may feel

and how glorious your face might shine,

radiating light for all those you see.

Words by Tahlia Hunter

Encounter a difficult person

 The next time you encounter a "difficult person," recall that inside of them is a child desperate for approval who never felt seen. A soul desperate for affection that never felt cared for. A heart desperate for recognition that never felt appreciated. And a voice desperate for acknowledgment that never felt heard. For a difficult person is simply an unhealed person, and so treat them gently, as you would a small child that is desperate for validation because they never felt loved or are incapable of loving themselve

LIVE FOR GOD AND FOR OTHERS

 Wednesday of the Twenty-Fifth Week of Ordinary Time 1 (27 September 2023 - Memorial of St. Vincent de Paul)

📖Ezra 9:5-9; Tob 13:1b-2, 3-4a, 6efgh, 6ij, 8 (R.v.1b); Luke 9:1-6

🎤LIVE FOR GOD AND FOR OTHERS

Do you want to be faithful to God? Then you definitely need to be very selfless. Think about God and others first, and be sure that God will never leave you empty-handed. That is an important message that we must pick out from Luke 9:1-6, which is seen lived out by Ezra in Ezra 9:5-9, by carrying the burden of his people and intercessing for them in humility.

Jesus sent out his disciples on mission with the instruction not to carry anything that will make them focus on self-satisfaction. But he equally equipped them with the needed power to bring the good news to all. At our baptism, we also received that same power, but many of us silence ours with selfish drives.

Providentially, today, we celebrate the memorial of St Vincent de Paul, who was known to have spent his priestly ministry in the service of the poor, among other things. 

He was ordained a priest at a very tender age (before he was twenty years), but he never allowed youthful exuberance to take a better side of him. Instead, he learnt to mortify himself in order to help those who are in need. That led him to form Congregations of Priests and Religious that are charged with missions and charity. And he was able to succeed in all those because of his union with God.

Are you also using your own gifts selflessly for God and for others?

May God help us to be dedicated and selfless in service, and so win souls for him while not losing our own souls. Amen.

Have a fruitful and fulfilled day ahead. Peace be with you.

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13 RULES TO IMPROVE YOURSELF...

1.Be Patient:

Personal growth takes time. Embrace the process and be patient with yourself. Instant success is an illusion.

2. Embrace Failure:

Don't be afraid to make mistakes. They are stepping stones to success, teaching you valuable lessons along the way.

3. Value Solitude:

Find comfort in solitude. It's in these quiet moments that we often gain the most insight about ourselves.

4. Set Personal Goals:

Outline what you want to achieve. Having clear goals gives you direction and motivates you to work towards them.

5. Continuously Learn:

Never stop learning.

- Read books

- Take courses

- Learn a new skill

- Pick up a new hobby An open mind is a growing mind.

6. Practice Mindfulness:

Being present allows you to fully engage in activities and creates a deeper understanding of yourself.

7. Challenge Yourself:

Push beyond your comfort zone. Personal growth happens when we challenge ourselves.

8. Take Care of Your Health:

Eat well, exercise regularly, and prioritize sleep. A healthy body supports a healthy mind.

9. Cultivate Positive Relationships:

Surround yourself with people who inspire and support you. Positive relationships enrich our lives and encourage personal growth.

10. Practice Gratitude:

Appreciate what you have. Gratitude helps maintain a positive outlook on life.

11. Avoid Comparisons:

Your journey is unique. Comparing yourself to others can hinder personal growth. Focus on your progress.

12. Be Authentic:

Be true to yourself. Authenticity invites genuine growth.

13. Implement Self-Care:

Take time for activities that nourish your body and mind. Self-care is not an indulgence - it's necessary for maintaining balance and promoting personal growth.

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