The Power of Persistence

An excerpt from Inner Pilgrimage: Ten Days to a Mindful Me .

Meditationdoesn't just happen; it requires intention, effort, and skill to succeed. Isigned up for this course knowing what to expect in terms of commitment andperseverance. I knew it would test the breadth of my boundaries—physical,emotional, psychological, educational, religious, and spiritual. I expected itto challenge my determination and firmness of purpose. I anticipated that itwould check my optimism, shake my self-confidence...