The Eight Stages of Perseverance
Name: Setback.
Age: Like a morning rain.
Appearance: An email, a text.
Occurrence: Just when the path seemed clear.
Effect: Frustration, a sense of being tested.
Reason: Visualisation is a friend and an enemy.
Cause: Rarely clear at the moment, perhaps understood in hindsight.
Does it matter? In the moment, immensely; faced with mortality, minimally.
Treatment: Reflect, learn, adapt, and a pot of ice cream.
Name: Doubt.
Age: As old as every new beginning.
Appearance: A shadow following you.
Occurrence: When standing under any sun of creation.
Effect: Fear and a mind racing with 'what ifs'.
Reason: Fear of the unknown, of failure, and sometimes, of success.
Cause: Shunned sincerity and generosity.
Does it matter? Only if you let the shadow chase you away from light.
Treatment: Remember that it’s just a game we play.
Name: Challenge.
Age: Timeless, as old as life itself.
Appearance: A spark in the void.
Occurrence: At every significant turning point.
Effect: A knot in the stomach, the weight of the universe on shoulders.
Reason: Life's way of asking, "How much do you want this?"
Cause: Among seven billions other dreaming souls.
Does it matter? Only in how it's faced.
Treatment: Baby steps.
Name: Effort.
Age: Eternal and enduring.
Appearance: The daily grind, the hustle, the unseen hours.
Occurrence: In every dream pursued with open eyes.
Effect: Progress, inch by inch, step by step.
Reason: The fuel of all achievement.
Cause: Desire, discipline, dedication.
Does it matter? It's the difference between the possible and the impossible.
Treatment: Consistent action, relentless pursuit, and a good coffee machine.
Name: Momentum.
Age: Fleeting, yet catchable.
Appearance: A rolling stone gathering speed downhill.
Occurrence: When effort meets opportunity.
Effect: Acceleration of progress, a boost in confidence.
Cause: The compounded results of consistent effort.
Does it matter? It’s the sweet spot every endeavour aims for.
Treatment: Keep pushing, maintain focus, let go.
Name: Perseverance.
Age: At the origins of all things.
Appearance: The expanding universe.
Occurrence: In the darkest hours, against the steepest odds.
Effect: A quiet strength, the resolve to continue when all else screams to stop.
Reason: The heart's refusal to give in, the spirit's defiance of the void.
Cause: Born from a mix of stubbornness, faith, and sheer human will.
Does it matter? It is the bedrock of every great story ever told.
Treatment: Daily affirmations, reminders of past triumphs, and the support of those who believe in you.
Name: Achievement.
Age: As satisfying as it is brief.
Appearance: A summit reached, a finish line crossed.
Occurrence: After trials, tribulations, and a lot of tears.
Effect: Elation, pride, and a sense of completion.
Cause: Perseverance, pure and simple.
Does it matter? In every way, for it’s the proof of your perseverance.
Treatment: Close your eyes and breathe, then set new goals.
Name: Reflection.
Age: As young as every breath.
Appearance: The eye of the storm.
Occurrence: Exists in quiet moments, in the glow of the morning light
Effect: Understanding, growth, and the seed of new ambitions.
Cause: The human desire to find meaning.
Does it matter? It’s the propellant.
Treatment: Be a traveller. Enjoy the ride while it lasts.
I love these word breakdowns, Remy. You're basically writing a new dictionary. Keep it up!
Remy, you absolutely nail these. Every. Single. Time. Every single word resonates. Well done!