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Determination: Strength of Will

by | Jan 4, 2023 | General

 

 

 

Think back to a time when you had a goal that you wanted to achieve – really wanted to achieve it. Nothing would’ve stopped you. You were set on reaching that goal, no matter what got in your way! 

This is determination. 

   

Determination is when you’re set firmly in your decision or course of action to achieve a goal. 

Determined

Set on goal’s reach, Cannot be swayed

Like the will to win no matter the odds

The word “determine” stems from “de” meaning “completely” in Latin and “terminare” or “terminate” meaning to limit, fix, or mark the end.  So, when you’re determined to meet a goal, you’ll “completely mark the end.” This is wholehearted commitment.

Determination

One’s strength of will; unyielding aim

Like fire doused by water but still burning…

What’s one goal you’re determined to achieve in your life that you haven’t yet? 

How will you reach that end goal completely? 

What support might you need to achieve it? 

Some wonderful questions for contemplation today. And may you find your strength of will like the flame of a fire determined to burn! 

Welcome to a series of blog posts where I’ll share my poetic ponderings on a variety of words that I like to call Sharpettes, I offer them to you as inspiration for contemplation and living a full and joyful life. You can find more inspiration for daily living and connect with me here.

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