Immerse yourselves in the Ocean of My words, that ye may unravel its secrets, and discover all the pearls of wisdom that lie hid in its depths.
-Proclamation of Baháulláh, pgs. 118-119
I find it is important which Writings you pick to read. Pick something that you find uplifting if you are discouraged, such as something about the victory of the Cause ( the compilation "Be Thou Assured" is one of my favorites); perhaps you should not read about all the things one should be doing. When you are feeling more "muscular", read the "shoulds" then. Bring Yourself "To Account" Each Day
31. O SON OF BEING!
Bring thyself to account each day ere thou are summoned to a reckoning;
for death, unheralded, shall come upon thee and thou shalt be called to give account for thy deeds.
This is a very important tool for keeping up with how you are doing and staying motivated, but you gotta be careful! Do not think so much about what you did wrong; think about what you did right! An email friend of mine writes in a journal every night about what she did right that day, and that journal has become one of her most treasured possessions. |
