Affirmation for September 2, 2011: Learn to Be Inspired
A mind is a fire to be kindled, not a vessel to be filled.- Plutarch
Thought of the Day:
For those of us beginning school or starting something new, the first steps can come off as extremely challenging. Whether we bombard our minds with new terminology, complicated procedures, or the like, it is so easy to feel swamped and over stimulated with all this new information. We look to our left and to our right and it seems everyone is getting the material much easier than ourselves.
Realize that everyone's minds work differently. Although, in some ways, education can seem like a competition against classmates, we should keep in mind that education is for our own enlightenment - to nurture our own minds. It's an individual effort for an individual gain. The competition shouldn't bring us down, but encourage us to work harder. If that environment isn't preferred, just watch yourself grow. More information doesn't always mean smarter. A more sound and mature mind brings about a stronger sense of self-confidence. Finding this confidence in knowledge is only one way of many to bring ourselves to that next level. Feel inspired, not overwhelmed.
Cheers!
TeamDS
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Thought of the Day:
For those of us beginning school or starting something new, the first steps can come off as extremely challenging. Whether we bombard our minds with new terminology, complicated procedures, or the like, it is so easy to feel swamped and over stimulated with all this new information. We look to our left and to our right and it seems everyone is getting the material much easier than ourselves.
Realize that everyone's minds work differently. Although, in some ways, education can seem like a competition against classmates, we should keep in mind that education is for our own enlightenment - to nurture our own minds. It's an individual effort for an individual gain. The competition shouldn't bring us down, but encourage us to work harder. If that environment isn't preferred, just watch yourself grow. More information doesn't always mean smarter. A more sound and mature mind brings about a stronger sense of self-confidence. Finding this confidence in knowledge is only one way of many to bring ourselves to that next level. Feel inspired, not overwhelmed.
Cheers!
TeamDS
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Remember, you can also receive DailyStrength updates by following us on Twitter and Facebook.
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