Extemporaneous musings, occasionally poetic, about life in its richly varied dimensions, especially as relates to history, theology, law, literature, science, by one who is an attorney, ordained minister, historian, writer, and African American.
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
HONOR FAILED ATTEMPTS
HONOR FAILED ATTEMPTS
Do not have contempt for failed attempts. They begin the process of completion. In illumining: limits, dangers, parameters, useful facts are derived to enable later success.
Have contempt, instead, for those who did not attempt due to a fear of failing, for fear of condemnation.
As you encourage a baby to walk, to talk, become potty-trained, so must you encourage one another!
Do not scorn any failed attempts!
Study them. Learn from them. Benefit by reason of them. Most importantly, honor them; honor those who have attempted bodily, valiantly, though futilely, to gain the victory by risking all, by daring to attempt, even if they are crucified.