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By Rajyogi Brahma Kumar Nikunj
We all have heard this proverb, “Where there is a will, there is a way,” numerous times in our lives, and the majority of us also know what it means. However, not many of us know that this very same proverb can be a very important tool for self-transformation.
The question of one’s inner transformation is linked to the strength of one’s will and the resoluteness of one’s spirit. Hence, if one decides with a strong and unbending will that one will no longer harbour any negative thoughts in one’s mind, or that one will not allow oneself to indulge in certain bad behavioural responses, then one succeeds, partially or fully, in the process of inner change.
It has been observed that one of the weaknesses that result in the spiritual ruin of a person is the tendency to postpone the implementation of certain decisions, even though these were made voluntarily and are for their own lasting good. This happens especially if a person fails in their initial steps to prevent any negative traits from manifesting.
As a result, in the case of failures, they feel frustrated, lose self-confidence, and think that all efforts will end in smoke. Having lost their will, they give up the effort and say to themselves, “I am not giving it up forever. I will start and fight this evil entrenched in me again, but perhaps the time has not yet come. I will start on some more auspicious and memorable day.” And when that day finally comes, they think that, on this day, they will start afresh. But someone who has not resolved to continue against all odds will admit defeat again and again, and, having lost heart, will either give up efforts forever or postpone them until another so-called auspicious day! Such people get used to failing again and again, and in the process, they become weak. Let us, therefore, make a strong affirmation and say to ourselves: “Even if the heavens fall, I am not going to fall. My pledge is harder than steel, and I vow that I will not falter and will now march to even greater heights!”. Remember! When individuals work for self-change with a tenacious and determined will, only then does society change.