What is resistance?
- It’s that sluggish feeling of not wanting to do something that you know is good for you, it’s the inclination to do something that you know is not good for you and it’s everything in between.
- It’s the desire and tendency to delay something you should be doing right now.
Laziness, procrastination, fear, doubt, instant gratification, self-loathing, indecision, escapism, pride, self-deception, friction, tension, and self-sabotage are just some of the ways resistance manifests its ugly self in our lives.
“You have to break through resistance in order to accomplish even the smallest tasks. I catch myself in a battle with resistance several times a day.”
Give resistance a name. Once you name it, you see it differently.
Learning to overcome resistance is one of life’s essential lessons
Re-source: Reintegration
“Sitting down for a few minutes of prayer and reflection at the beginning of the day makes me happy. It gives me clarity, focus, perspective, and gratitude I need to make the most of the day. But almost every day I am tempted to put it off or skip it altogether. Why? The allure of action, the temptation to believe that going somewhere or doing something is urgent.”
- You never defeat resistance once and for all. It is a daily battle.
Retreat: Morning Meditation for Gratitude, Joy, Calm, Courage | Set Your Daily Intention
craving and resource from “Resisting Happiness” by Matthew Kelly
retreat from Unlock Your Life
