Resolve

Resolve

Are we people of resolve?  Here are some meanings.

     Determination

       Steadfastness

         Tenacity

           Doggedness

             Firmness

               Undertake

                 Make up your mind

Diets are won or lost based on resolve.

As are wars, projects and tasks at hand.

And so are elections.

Have you ever seen a political climate when resolve is being demonstrated on both sides?  The Democrats seem resolved to oust our President.

Our President seems resolved to hold onto his office and win the next election.

Resolve takes guts.  It takes grit and determination.

I’ve had to “resolve” to do or not do a few things in my life.  When I faced heart surgery, I had to resolve to get my heart stronger before my medical team would even consent to the procedure.

I resolved to win Carolyn’s hand and heart, and we now resolve to keep our marriage in good order.

Not much happens in this life without a bit of resolve.  Often times, life demands a lot of resolve.  Once one puts his/her hand to the task, then there is nothing left but to finish the task. 

I’m not sure which side will win the political struggle that is happening, but sooner or later, somebody needs to cry “uncle” and end the bickering. 

And that takes resolve too.  Resolve that says, “I’ll live to fight another day.”

I’ve had to say that a few times in my life.  Divorce, bankruptcy, job disappointment, relationship turmoil.

Resolve is a good thing.  Stubbornness … not so much.

This is what is

on my mind today.

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