One of my favorite quotes is “Whatever you can do, or dream you can; begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it” Goethe . Recently I found out that there is a whole other sentence that comes before this quote which states: “Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth - that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too”.
The quote that I put first actually comes second. Which only makes sense. It is when we truly commit to something that we experience a boldness within us that pushes us forward like magic. I know that it has happened to me.
At those times I have felt like I am a driver who follows a road that has been created just for me. By that I mean that answers and solutions come from within me without my having to struggle to find them. As I think about it, every time I went through a lengthy struggle period before I got to the place where I was ready to truly commit to a course of action.
I imagine that everyone of us has had experiences like that when we think about our lives. My steps to keep growing and do new things over the years have taken commitment, courage and boldness. It has been when I have talked myself out of making a commitment to a course of action that I have had regrets. Those times I let fear of the unknown and laziness hold me back.
I like that quote by Goethe. It has been a favorite since I first read it. I am glad to see you quote it here.
I agree that nature gives us only what we have to have and unless we commit to a course of action, nothing happens.
I would say it takes boldness, commitment and persistence.
You received your answers as you traveled along the road, not while you waited at the roadside.