the prepstar empire: 'the root, power and effect of discouragement'

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preface: hi everyone, iWrite today in keeping with the great themes which have an influence on my life and on which iHope to reflect during the course of my blog.

to be quite honest, some may think that i only started [the prepstar empire] in order to get attention or to gain some form of notoriety, however, this could be no further from the truth.

the truth: we all face common obstacles in our lives and we all have goals....it is my wish to consolidate and document these mutual features and reflect on them through my life experiences with the help on commentary here on [the prepstar empire]

well i've been contemplating what iShould write about in my first real 'in-depth' blog post for a few days now and ive decided that iLL write about the root, power and effect of discouragement.

discouragement?: when i refer to discouragement in this context, i make reference to not only the traditional, but also the novel and unconventional methods through which such 'discouragement' may come about. so that i may be more clear --- perhaps i should take a look at exactly what it is that one may be discouraged from.

goals, aspirations, success: its fair to say that the majority of us right-thinking individuals have goals, if not aspirations and some general idea of where we want to ultimately find ourselves in life. although there are those persons who lack ambition, for various reasons, i feel that this is merely the absence of the desire to bring about the requisite actions that are required to bring such aspirations (which everyone has for themselves) to fruition. indeed, therefore, it is my point that we each endeavor and envison success for ourselves. i point out that success is entirely subjective. one may relate success to simply stop biting her nails, or by the accomplishment of completing an entire book, walking a mile everyday, drinking five litres of water a week, improving ones character ------ and the list easily goes on.

doubt, negativity, fear, apathy, etc = discouragement: my friends, i would have you see that although one may have a vision for himself, not everyone is bound to share such a vision for others, which may be the case for various reasons ---- some of which perhaps i may expound upon later.

i believe that the inherent desire to aspire towards and achieve greatness, that is present in each of us is a God given blessing. those that may act in opposition to this desire or act to hinder the desire of others have simply, somehow had their blessing masked.

doubt, negativity, fear, apathy etc. are all methods by which one may become discouraged and indeed deterred from his goals and aspirations. there are individuals that uncomfortable with your success and seek to hinder your individual progress, this may be an arch rival, perhaps even a parent or a close friend. just imaging the power and influence that someone that is close to you has!

it is the work of the enemy that we be discouraged and no longer wish to carry on towards our success.

be encouraged: despite this, we must not be moved; we must remain steadfast, with our eyes' on the prize so that we might accomplish that which is worth accomplishing. as a burgeoning Christian, i am guided by the words of the bible - as inspired by God himself.