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No. 478 / Be kind to yourself.

You are the inmate and the guard of the prison in which you are confined. You are the walls, and the bars, and the prison itself. You are the warden. You are the judge. You are the authority. You are the law of fear, inhibition, and self-doubt. But you are the liberator also. You are the light of hope. You are the redeeming power of courage, resilience, and conviction. You are the second chance (and the third and fourth). You are the hand that holds the key. When will you grant yourself the freedom that you deserve?

GFDA is the bearer of messages from your own heart. What we say is nothing new, we simply put things in a way that you can’t ignore.

From truth, purpose; from purpose, fulfillment. The truth is that this life is a struggle, it’s a contest. Your purpose is to use up every bit of your potential participating in life. You are called to face a challenge. Accept it with dignity. From contending—perhaps to be injured, certain to be hurt—you will find a respect for yourself that can be attained nowhere else. From enduring the struggle, you will learn the true value of compassion and a proper use of your power.

These things cannot be given, they must be earned. We offer you this, and nothing more: the light of old wisdom to guide your steps, and the fruits of our experience to nourish you on your journey.

Happiness isn’t a reward. Strength isn’t gained without effort. Love isn’t something you get from someone else. Life is made bearable in the bearing of it. The meaning of life reveals itself when you stop looking for it and start living with sincerity. Fulfillment will come at last when you have given all that you have.

We want that for you.