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No. 453 / Stop and reflect.

The evil you perceive in others exists within you as well, and it always will. The people you disagree with most are the most important for you to understand. Don’t forget how often you’ve been wrong. Don’t forget that they disagree with you too. They represent a piece of humanity which you lack, and connecting with them can only make you more whole. If you aren’t strong enough to take in what is worst in the world and transform it into what is best in you, then you will try to destroy it, and inevitably destroy yourself.

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.