There are
many challenges
that we face
in life.

One of the first
challenges
is learning
to communicate.

From screams
to crying
to broken words
to meaningful sentences.

Other challenges
early in life include
learning to walk,
education,
social interaction,
and changing bodies.

There are many more
different and varied
challenges
to face
throughout life.

At any time,
we can experience
a situation
that tests us
to our core.

The death
of a family member,
a serious accident,
a loss of job,
are just a few.

These tests
of our character
can be confronting,
draining,
and overwhelming.

One school of thought
is that we are only presented
with challenges
that we are able
to handle.

In essence,
you have
the tools and skills
to meet
and overcome
the challenge.

There are sceptics
who would argue
this point.

Everyone
is entitled
to their opinion.

I am not here
to tell you
which way
is right.

Ponder
for a moment,
you have
the skills
to do it.

Nothing
is
beyond
you.

It is
a very empowering
concept.

No longer
do you doubt,
no longer
do you withdraw,
no longer
do you succumb.

Everything
is within
your grasp.

You have
the ability,
the skills,
the know-how,
to reach
your full potential.

Nothing
is
impossible.

It turns
conventional thinking
upside down.

It says
I can
not
I can't.

It says
I am
not
I wish.

We
all
can
do it.

So,
go out there,
face your challenges,
overcome them,
and feel your power.

You are
awesome,
go out there
and do it.

© Gary Dodd 2005