Discipline: my “favorite” character trait…
Okay, maybe this one is NOT my favorite character trait but it is an important one none-the-less. If perseverance is pressing on even in bad circumstance or discouragement, discipline is “pre-deciding” what it is we will do and be and then allowing for no excuses. At least that is my current take on it. I suspect that I’ll be hearing from others about their thoughts regarding the same trait from other perspectives and the collaboration will enrich us all.
I do think that “discipline” has gotten a bad rap. In my most disciplined moments, I hold to my boundaries, I hold to my values, I keep my focus on the important priorities in my life (keep Jesus first is the biggest piece in that!) So while I may not love the discipline of living faith, I see the positive results. When I exercise, I feel better and reduce my stress, see clearer, understand more. I don’t “want” to do it sometimes but always find it worth it when I go ahead and do it anyway. That is the essence of discipline- doing it anyway.
