Back in December/ January I meant to write about my Goal for 2013. Instead of a New Years Resolution, I have a Goal. If you read this Link it will tell you about last years Goal of Peace, Courage, and Wisdom.
Last year I cheated picking three words to strive for, but I was so lost I couldn't narrow it down. How did I do with last year's Goal? Well, I have more Peace then I did, but could still use more. (Who couldn't, right?) Courage, I'm not sure I have any forward movement with this Goal, but I haven't back slid, so I'll take that as a good thing. And Wisdom, I have grown here. I believe I have gotten better at seeing people for who they really are, instead of who I want them to be, and accepting it.
What will my Goal be this year? Well this year I am inspired by Ancient Greece. The Ancient Greeks believed courage or fortitude was one of the four cardinal virtues, along with prudence, justice, and temperance.
Fortitude is defined as forbearance, endurance, and ability to confront fear, uncertainty and intimidation.
Fortitude is my Goal for 2013. I will exercise fortitude. I am going to start by making the above definition the wallpaper on my cell phone, so I will be reminded several times a day of my Goal. Is fortitude the type of goal you achieve and walk away from? No. It's the type of goal you carry with you for the dark times. It's the type of goal you strive to wrap around you and your loved ones like a protective armor.
Who couldn't use a little armor?
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