I originally posted this on another website way back in approximately 2000, and on another blog on May 27, 2007.
It takes strength to be certain,
It takes courage to have doubts.
It takes strength to fit in,
It takes courage to stand out.
It takes strength to share a friend's pain,
It takes courage to feel your own pain.
It takes strength to hide your own pain,
It takes courage to show it and deal with it.
It takes strength to stand guard,
It takes courage to let down your guard.
It takes strength to conquer,
It takes courage to surrender.
It takes strength to endure abuses,
It takes courage to stop them.
It takes strength to stand alone,
It takes courage to lean on a friend.
It takes strength to love,
It takes courage to be loved.
It takes strength to survive,
It takes courage to live.
It takes strength to be firm.
It takes courage to be gentle.
It takes strength to hide feelings.
It takes courage to show them.
Will it really Matter?
Will it really matter five years down the road?
That's a good question to ask when you're bothered by a traffic jam or an argument.
Don't allow minor setbacks or concerns to get in the way of your concentrating on what is important. Set your hearts and minds on things above!