When times are bad, we see who can keep the faith. ––the Wealthy Gardener
The daily essence of self-mastery––at least in terms of personal achievement––is an ongoing state of focused faith in our days.
The faith of which I speak is not religious, but rather it is goal-oriented in nature. It is knowing what we want, and knowing it’s ours.
Faith is more than hoping wishing, dreaming, or wanting. It’s a certainty that can be gained with practice. Faith is a vision of the future that, when developed effectively, feels like a future inevitability.
Earl Nightingale said, “We only need a purpose and faith.”
But how do we implement this advice throughout life?
We must spend time alone to develop our faith. We must fixate our thoughts on a target and then trust that everything will take care of itself. The right plans and actions will spring from focused faith.
A deliberate daily ritual to develop faith attracts ideas, people, situations, and events to support our goals. Faith is a powerful force.
By practicing focused faith, we can gain control over our lives. But failing to cultivate our focus and faith leaves the future to chance.
When times are good, it is easy to be optimistic. When times are bad, we see who can keep the faith. Build your faith with ten minutes today.
Just focus, and feel it––whatever you desire––in solitude. If you adopt this ritual, your faith will grow. And your life will grow, too.
