The Tests We Take

At some point in your life, you may get tested in ways you could never possibly imagine. And as you are being tested, it may seem unfair, ill-timed and impossible to endure.

But know this; you are never given more than you can handle. The reasons for your particular test may not be readily apparent, but it always serves a purpose.

Perhaps it is to make you look at things differently; to appreciate the blessings that surround you every moment of your life.

Maybe it is a wake up call; designed to get you to change course, to become that person you were intended to be.

In some cases, it might be that others need to see you in the battle of your life so that they can learn to fight the smaller skirmishes of theirs. You may have been chosen to be tested so that others could become what they were always meant to be in witness of your trials.

It all makes perfect sense.

We are put here for one another in some capacity; yet to be determined.

Even when you are up against it, at your worst and cannot possibly fathom how you will ever continue, someone is watching, listening and drawing inspiration and strength from your personal calamity.

Your resolve to endure and overcome your test restores an other’s faith that they can too.

When it becomes their time.

And then, become that inspiration for yet another.

So they too may pass their test.

Inspirare.

 “To breathe into.”

The things you think, say, do and pursue on a daily basis do not exist in a secluded environment. 

Somehow isolated from the outside world and everyone that inhabits it. You can be sure that there are always some unknown quantity of ears straining to hear your words. Eyes abound that are trained on your reaction, response and conduct in all manner of circumstance and situation. And the seeds bearing the example of your character in action are being planted within others.  

Inspiration breathes life into all. 

In some fashion, whether you realize it or not, you are delivering your own brand of inspiration to others on a daily basis.  Moment upon moment. In flesh and bone.  You can choose to be an exemplar of constant, committed and caring words and action. Intended to encourage greater effort, enthusiasm or creativity.  

You can be the embodiment of the type of  inspiration that moves others to improve, grow and strive to achieve beyond their present limits into what they were meant to be.  Able to awaken a particular feeling in another no matter the situation or circumstance.  

“To breathe into.”

It is well within your capability to be positive, persistent and passionate about your pursuit.  Genuine in your example.  Loving in your approach.  And willing to give up yourself in doing so.  

Lean into these aptitudes and fully embrace a deeper investment. Realize that you will be  raising-up far more than just some abstract  audience.  

Your thoughts, words and deeds respect no physical boundaries.  

There is no shelf life. 

Your persistence, positivity and passion ripples out in all directions.  

And some portion or particle of your  committed and loving efforts will touch many others.  

Breathing into all.  

Inspirare.