“TAKING THE TRAIL TO THE TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN” a poem about the overcoming power within that we tap when we refuse to give up our dreams
TRANSFORMATIONAL POETRY For The SPIRITUAL SOUL
Lovingly written and published by Chinmayan..
For the inspiration and support of all those who refuse to give up on their dreams, who persevere through obstacles and keep on keeping on through tapping into their own inner resources
THE DAWNING LIGHT—Daily Journal Of Inspirational Writing
Volume 8, Issue Number 894…..for Friday, April 19, 2024
JOURNEY Of The HEART Section # 528
All images in this issue courtesy of Pixabay
TAKING THE TRAIL TO THE TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN “Achieving our goals is not nearly as important as what we become by attaining our goals.” —Thoreau It is very difficult to fulfill One’s true potential— For obstacles grow like thorny Vines to trip us up And dark holes of confusion And despair appear for us To fall into even with The best laid intentions. However, the very difficulty Of the task is the royal Road to greatness, If you refuse to quit— For as you persevere, As you overcome the obstacles, As you get up from having fallen, As you choose to believe in your self And your dream and your worth, When no one else does— Then the foundations of character And inner power are formed And upon this base of strength The greatness of spirit can rise Until one day, through hard work And the grace it attracts We do finally reach the top Of the mountain, achieve our goals And manifest our divine destiny For which we were born— For it is in working through All that comes against us that We tap into the infinite power and Potential of our heart and soul. January 9, 2011 Still Mountain Retreat
A SWEET AND HEART OPENING song FOR YOUR DELIGHT from Chinmayan’s curated playlists….
This song moves me to tears every time I hear it, a song of love directed to the Divine in a poignant outpouring of being on the spiritual path towards the mountaintop, with all its struggles and rewards.
It is the perfect compliment for this poem! With complete lyrics!
“UP ON THE MOUNTAIN”by Patty Griffin
Calligraphy by Chinmayan
Image Credit: Still Mountain Dharma Center
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