"Self-respect is the fruit of discipline;
the sense of dignity grows with the ability
to say no to oneself." ~A.J. Heschel
Discipline is a hard one at best . . .
Methinks none of us have relished it
any time 'twixt and 'tween childhood
and adulthood. Yet, seems to me that
once we became adults, we felt the
rules no longer applied!
Everywhere I look, discipline comes
to visit! It's required in running a good
home, maintaining a successful business,
keeping a loving relationship, rearing
wonderful children! And I would deem,
with positive outcomes, we don't tend
to resent said discipline too much.
But, how about that wretched word when
it comes to sticking to a diet?! Saving our
shekels, washing the car and cleaning the
damn house?! I see myself frowning even
as I write the words!
It comes to me that one is never too old
to face discipline head on, do the duties,
if only to feel good afterwards! Ouch!
That doesn't sound very mature, does it?
Bottom line . . . we ARE never too old to
discipline ourselves; guess we just need
to bite the bullet!
making the effort
dont really want to grow up
will if i have to
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