Motivating impulse

The lure and the inspiration of the luminous goal itself supplies the motivating impulse in our pursuit. It strengthens our resolve. And there is the faith that "Realization comes from dwelling upon the thing to be realized." (The Friendly Philosopher, p. 54)There are other considerations when we set out to achieve our objectives—whether earthly or idealistic. The goal must be realistic, i.e., attainable and specific.

The elaborate strategy of goal achievement for management schools is another matter. But for our purpose, i.e., for leading a higher life, the virtues of enthusiasm, the spirit of adventure, decisiveness, commitment, adaptability, concentration, etc., are great assets. But the most relevant is the heart conviction of faith based on Theosophical knowledge.

For a climber it is not important how high he has reached but that he will continue to exert in the direction of the summit even after temporary upsets on slippery heights. The vision of theglorious summit has its own allurement for all real mountaineers. They are known to dream of it even in the delirium of a benumbed state.We cannot always influence the outcome. But we must always accept what happens and move on.

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