In the midst of troubled waters, we must prepare our ship to the best of our ability. The wise person prepares for the storm, rather than focusing on the storm itself. The better the ship is prepared and maintained, the more likely it is to survive the violence ahead. When the storm cannot be avoided, there is no point in worrying about it or trying to change its course. The only prudent course of action is to ensure that everything on the ship is in full working order.
While the seas are still calm and the storm is brewing on the horizon, a calm mind prepares for the challenges ahead. Remember with confidence the skill and capability of the skipper, and trust in the integrity of the design of the ship. Courage is not about rushing into the storm, but about having confidence in your readiness to face the storm when it cannot be avoided.
The storm is entered with a vision of the safe harbor beyond the storm, which will bring refreshment and restoration. Confidence placed in readiness and vision gives power and wisdom to brace the storm and navigate through it successfully. Courage is a well-placed confidence that preparation and readiness have shifted the odds of success in favor of survival and ultimate victory.
So, if you are facing a challenge or fear, don’t despair. Prepare yourself for the storm, and then face it with confidence. Remember that you are not alone, and that you have the strength and courage to overcome any obstacle.
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