The makings of a Champion

                   (Facing it when we’ve got the wind knocked off our sails)

I’ve never wanted to be the sought of woman who allows life’s toss and turns determine her fate and there are times when I just want to lie down, weep and admit defeat but try hard as I may, my heart won’t let me. So there I’m picking up from where I last left off even if life  has just thrown me one  its usual curve balls! I am determined not to let it beat me down.

Suffice it to say there are moments when I feel down right helpless! Times when I feel that if I were any where near the word ‘intelligent’ or ‘reasonable’ I ought to back down, walk out and let go but it is in such moments that I remember that I have passed through harder times, dealt with life’s unexpectedness severally and smiled at the end. I compare this to a woman in labour and the look on her face after birthing her burden of joy! And in times when this comparison doesn’t seem to hold water I bear in mind that every occurrence has its flip side, this doesn’t stop me though from admitting the possibility that most incidences have left me deflated rather than elated .

I must admit that when faced with particularly difficult situations, we tend to loss hope! All of a sudden you find your self in a situation you never for once envisaged and the word ‘cope’ seem to have been suddenly erased from your list of dictions but it is important to bear in mind that this feeling of despair isn’t here to stay-someday it’d be a point of reference, one that could build you up positively if you let it.

Granted, there are no immediate fixes to any difficulties you or I might be experiencing, no fairy god mothers to turn a pumpkin into a coach with a flash of the wand and I am sure by now we all know that there is nothing free on ‘free street’ even from those whom we hope or hoped to gain some form solace from but (its all good) there are smaller steps we can climb to assist us emerge successful and happier than how we feel right now. Bear in mind that to succeed at this, one must learn to adopt a more positive and constructive philosophy towards life whilst surrounding one self with others who share the same view of life! This is because these people will lead the way towards achieving these visions. That being said,

·         You must be disciplined

         Discipline; the rigor or training effect of experience, adversity, etcetera

 It is important at such point to analyse one self, whilst determining one’s goals, ambitions and aspirations. You must have your aim crested on your heart! And let your quest for this desire lead you. Being disciplined mustn’t entail force of any form; this is because the outcome of lack of discipline will mean a forfeiture of one’s life long desire in the first place. Accomplishing this feat will require time, concentrating one’s effort and continual hard work in other to achieve that something that really matters to us.

·          Sincere Commitment

                A pledge or promise; obligation, engagement, involvement 

There must be sincere loyalty, determination and dedication towards attaining this life long desire! You must genuinely believe in its success, this involves following up and sticking with it no matter what others might say. This is the singular most important factor that births other attributes that make a success at what ever endeavour we might be working on presently.

·         Consistency

                     A lack of contradiction; steadfast adherence to a cause 

Consistency equals accountability, sustainability and security in the minds of those watching us, working with us or following us (believe it or not, no matter who we are, we have a person or persons looking up to us).

As Louis C.K opines...’I’ve learned from experience that if you work harder at it, and apply more energy and time to it, and more consistency, you get better results’. In a nut shell every endeavour that is carried out with consistency often flows in sync.  

·         Faith

        ‘Faith is taking the first step even when we don’t see the whole stair case’

                                       - Martin Luther king Jr.

I’ve always noted this, toughest principle to possess at the beginning of a journey and if one possesses it at the start, then it is the hardest to sustain! Trust me this singular aspect of our talk is mainly responsible for wanting to curl in that foetal position, weeping and giving up all together but how can one hope to achieve that vision should we lack a vision in the first place? Should we lack the heart and motivation to see beauty rise from the ashes we hold on today- through our tears, through our struggles, through demeaning words and listless stares from those too small minded to understand?

So there it is ‘FAITH’ that we can do that which seem impossible, follow our hearts, such that our dreams do not remain just that-‘DREAMS’. That our desires do not just remain just that ‘DESIRE’, that our aspirations do not gather dust in the annals of time, that our ’ thoughts’ will bear wings and fly soaring far and above for the world to see, admire, value and benefit from.

Yes! Right now I feel like that proverbial child, tutored to win that swimming competition (in the Atlantic Ocean) without the necessities due me to win it in the first place but I look forward to stepping on that podium, a wreath in my hands, a gold medal on my neck or a golden trophy-whatever! Cameras flashing away and a standing ovation to boot! People id be hugging that lime light like a little girl rocks pink.lol