Light Candles
By Laura Ceville
In reference to the late Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of our 32nd President Mr. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Adlai Stevenson mused, "She would rather light candles than curse the darkness, and her glow has warmed the world." How many of you have cursed the darkness at least 10 times before you rise from your peaceful slumber each morning? Before you kick off the sheets and step into the light of a new day?
The "darkness" could refer to many things: a failed relationship, turning off your alarm and getting up late for work, not meeting your sales quota last week etc. I once heard it said that some days the only victory you have wrought is the ability to stand on your own two feet. My friends it is a victory nonetheless! We must learn how to redefine our successes and step boldly into the face of opposition! For that is where we will find our success.
I learned a new word recently - temerity. I liked it the moment it hit my ears. Temerity refers to a conspicuous or flagrant boldness as in, "He had the temerity to tell his CEO exactly what he thought of him." If you've seen the movie 300 you know the Spartans were imbued with temerity. A life lesson learned from the Spartans? Sometimes you've got to get in there and mix things up to make things happen.
So ask yourself, are you going to take charge of your own life? Would you rather live with the pain of discipline or the pain of regret? For in truth, you either discipline yourself or the world will gladly step up and take on that role.
No longer cry out into the night about how "difficult" the attainment of success is. It is nothing more than opportunity disguised in a black cloak. Once you make that realization the light will break through and the gems of opportunity will be yours for the taking.
Light candles my friends! And do not curse the darkness. For what follows the darkest of nights? Why, the brightest of days of course!
Laura Ceville is a proud Air Force veteran, an aspiring children's author and illustrator, Success Philosopher, real estate investor, successful business owner, and word lover (yes, she loves words!). She is currently the owner of The Ceville Agency, a mortgage and retirement protection company based out of Beavercreek, Ohio. Some of her life goals include having a 30-car garage with a Dodge Viper GTS Coupe, Audi R8, and Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 for starters (cars are like pieces of art to Laura!), a children's book on the market that she has both written and illustrated, and estates in both Colorado and Texas. Laura enjoys hiring new agents into her business, inspiring the uninspired, hiking and exploring the outdoors with her husband, writing, drawing, and loving on her two mischievous dogs - Jack and Deuce.
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