Ancestors Speak – Perseverance

Canada is a very young country when compared to the vast history that comes from the north of Africa, from China, from Russia and from Europe.  When our forefathers came from Europe, they landed in a country with extremes – cold, hot, insects, and drought.  Through it all, they persevered.  I am grateful for their dedication. 

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With this belief in mind, I read a meditation today, that focused on perseverance, and how, on one hand, this is a very remarkable trait to have.  To back that thought up, we have read countless stories about different men and women that continued on with some task, regardless of the odds, and then ended up being very successful because they never gave up.  Leadership gurus talk about the fact that the most successful among us are those who keep on going… “the tough keep going when the going gets tough”. 

The compelling thought in this mediation was that when we persevere, we become so focused that many other things in our lives go out of balance.  We may lose sight of love, family, community, and the list goes on.  We may even lose sight of who we are, and why we started the journey in the first place.  For some people, perseverance may be equated with ego, and the need to be right. Working from ego is to be truly out of balance.

So, how do we tell if we are persevering or being stubborn?  The answer is that if we are persevering for the greatest and highest good, then everything flows along smoothly, without hitches, and people, your family  and friends, are cheering you on.  If you are being stubborn/ego bound, then the journey seems difficult and full of obstacles.  And, there will be loss of family and friends.

This brings up the question, “Well, doesn’t the end justify the means?”  I have no answer for that question.  Each person’s circumstances are so very different.  My observation is that when someone is walking their path, even in perseverance, and living spiritually, and in balance, then giving up or losing something is not required. 

What have you been so focused on that you may have lost something?

Judy@angelsandancestors.com    See our November newsletter online at www.angelsandancestors.com.  This month’s theme is on RESPECT.  Our December issue will feature animal stories, and Christmas stories so if you have a story to share, please send it to me.