#persevere

[dk-thrive]

More and more I have come to admire resilience.  Not the simple resistance of a pillow, whose foam returns over and over to the same shape, but the sinuous tenacity of a tree: finding the light newly blocked on one side, it turns in another. A blind intelligence, true.  But out of such persistence arose turtles, rivers, mitochondria, figs—all this resinous, unretractable earth.

— Jane Hirshfield, "Optimism" in Each Happiness Ringed by Lions: Selected Poems (Bloodaxe Books, 2005) (via The Hammock Papers)

[mothmonarch]

[blabbershere]

You will either be the villain in someone else's story for standing up for yourself — or a fool in yours if you don't. Pick your poison.

— Samira Vivette

[alwaysrememberjesus]

Keep Going

[charlidrawz]

Sonic Saturday.

I won't respond to every message. I won't always have the perfect response planned for every submission...

That doesn't mean your voice isn't heard.

I believe that better days are coming- somehow, someway, someday-

"Every world has its end.

I know that's kinda sad, but...

That's why we gotta live life to the fullest in the time we have.

At least, that's what I figure."

We're gonna get through this.

To everyone who's sent me a message, is struggling, or just feels alone right now...

I believe in you. I believe in us. This isn't gonna keep you down, I know ya'll are stronger than you think.

If The World Chooses To Become Our Enemy, We Will Fight Like We Always Have.

Your perseverance is admirable. Your strength to withstand the worst of our nightmares is uncanny.

For those of us who struggle to find ways to help make a change, I hope you know... you're seen.

You inspire us.

Keep the spark alive in yourselves... we see it. we're cheering you on.

Not lookin' back

Not givin' up

Not letting go

We'll keep on running.

[momentsbeforemass]

Prayer isn’t a performance

(for someone who’s struggling in prayer)

One of the promises you make at Ordination is to pray the Divine Office. Morning prayer and evening prayer. Every day.

If you’ve tried to do it, you know that some days are easier than others. Some days it just flows. Other times, not so much.

There are distractions. Intrusive thoughts. All kinds of things can turn quiet time with God into anything but.

The best part? Even when it’s not easy, or even particularly coherent, God is listening, taking it all in. None of it is ever lost or unheard.

Just as important? What God is not doing.

God’s not evaluating our prayers, figuring out whether they’re worth His time. God doesn’t grade our prayers. God has never said to anyone after prayer,

“That was a mess. Truly one of your worst. You were all over the map. Half the time, you were distracted.

When you weren’t, it was all about you. And all the stuff you’ve got going on.

Really, it doesn’t even deserve a response.

But, because I’m Me, I’ll meet you halfway. I’ll give you 50% of my love, some of my grace, part of what you need.

Next time, pray better.”

God isn’t looking for perfection. Because prayer isn’t a performance.

Prayer is all about talking with God. Drawing closer to God. Being with God.

What God really wants is for us to persevere in prayer.

Even if we’re distracted. Or if we don’t feel God’s presence right now. For us to keep trying.

Even when it’s not easy. For us to keep coming back to God.

To persevere in prayer. Until our hearts rest in Him.

Until we are able to receive 100% of His love, all of His grace, and everything we need.

Today’s Readings

[karisumawrites]

The choice is ours. Our situation today may not be something we like or hope for, but I believe God is cooking something to shape us to be the person He wants us to be. If only we let the Spirit of God work in us, we'll cultivate love, peace, kindness, and generosity in every facet of our life. - Elle Z. S.

[jade-mythriil]

I never expected anyone to send me art of my character! This is an awesome surprise gift art I got from u/sparkysora on reddit. I can't thank them enough for it!

[espiritogato]

The past is the past.

The things that broke me then no longer has power over me.

[potatocrispsodainsane]

So, Wyoming is already pretty Red but... Please can they not do this type of junk.

Bill SF0037 - Enhanced concealed carry in school zones.

Yes, you read that right, currently on the floor is a bill to let people at the age to get a concealed carry license can also get an Enhanced concealed carry license. This requires a background check and training with weapons. At 21, or 18 if a Sheriff approves, is when they can get the normal concealed carry license. Thankfully this makes it so only kids who talk to the sheriff can bring guns into school but this pretty much lets teachers have guns if they take training. 18 anyone, even without police approval, can get the enhanced carry license. The license allows you to bring a gun into any area, completely removing no gun zones, this includes large crowds, schools, hospitals, etc.

To be honest I do not trust this, it does have a background check on it and mandatory training but since there's not too much to do here I bet most people would be willing.

If you want to see if the bill changed or if I failed my reading comprehension quiz, here's the link to the bill: https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/SF0037

[credits-roll]

Translation: https://doolsetbangtan.wordpress.com/2022/12/05/no-2/

[dk-thrive]

I think you have to hope, and hope in this sense is not a prize or a gift, but something you earn through study, through resisting the ease of despair, and through digging tunnels, cutting windows, opening doors, or finding the people who do these things.

— Rebecca Solnit, Hope In The Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities (Haymarket Books, 2004)

[wordsofwisdomandsoul]

[delightintheway]

Finishing the Race

It is the man who endures through the pain, And perseveres through every obstacle, Who finishes the race.

Yet the man who surrenders all to The Lord Will fly with eagle’s wings.

Source: https://www.thevolumesoftruth.com/Words_To_Live_By:_Part_One

Video (with voice over):

[aislingstorm]

“Don’t give up,” “persevere to the end,” “always finish what you start,” “quitters never win,” are all well meaning phrases meant to encourage.

But the truth is, the wisest of souls who find success know that knowing when to quit is just as important as knowing when to persevere.

Be wise, ya’ll. 🫶

[unscramblerer]

Todays Word Of The Day is: Perdure

Perdure originates from the Latin perdurare(to endure). English usage of the word began in the 15th century. Continue to endure over a long period.