The Ghost

“If a man harbors any sort of fear, 

it percolates through all his thinking, damages his personality, 

makes him landlord to a ghost.” Lloyd C. Douglas

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I was a bit frustrated earlier this week

seeing the foolish decisions made by acquaintances

wondering just what they're thinking and why they've made such a decision

until I remembered that it is their journey, not mine

what may appear to be a fateful path into the deep, dark woods

may in fact hold that which they seek

Isn't it what I've encountered?

Every success started with a journey into said woods

bumpy, scary, downright soul-bashing at times

and yet I have come out stronger and wiser

So why would I not want that for them -

because I forgot

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It reminds me that Fear is a good indicator that I might be on the right path

Fear can be like the gatekeeper to that which I seek

Once I turn and confront what it is I am afraid of

I open myself to a path of self-discovery

In following those paths; I discover my true essence

ignoring what my ego dictates I suspect I see with my limit-less soul eyes

I suspect that the things that happen to us are actually happening for us

All meant to teach something

The key is to remember our strength

And isn't it funny that when we choose to run and hide (or duck and dodge)

that the little 'gift' presents itself yet again

as if to say 'the answer you seek is here'

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“Mr. Meant-to has a friend, his name is Didn't-Do. 

Have you met them? 

They live together in a house called Never-Win.

And I am told that it is haunted by the Ghost of Might-have-Been.” Marva Collins

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Sorry, ramblings today!