resolute vs. obstinate
resolute (adjective) – firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion; characterized by firmness and determination
obstinate (adjective) – firmly or stubbornly adhering to one’s purpose or opinion; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty; characterized by inflexible persistence or an unyielding attitude
Determination means never giving up,
but it can mean changing your plan.
What if you overflow your current cup?
You adjust, learn, grow and expand.
Life presents challenges. Life can be difficult,
but it is certainly never meant to insult.
Be determined to focus on joy and figuring out
what needs to happen whenever in doubt.
Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.
-Michael Jordan
Being stubborn should be avoided.
It does no good to be obstinate.
Inflexibility is like being roided,
breaking like a weak filament.
Listening well while standing tall
helps evade any nasty fall.
Is your posture solid and absolute?
Can you say your position is resolute?
If you’re truly determined, every obstacle becomes a stepping stone.
-Maxime Lagacé
The path can teach. The path leads on.
Are you determined to accurately follow along?
It may not always go where you initially thought.
Keep an open mind so traps do not keep you caught.
Keep strong and stay determined. You are capable of overcoming the challenge.
-Lailah Gifty Akita
We will be tested. We can prevail.
One foot in front of the other on the trail.
Trust in God, and trust in yourself.
Do not simply gather dust on a shelf.
Maybe it is wise. Maybe it is dumb. Time will tell.