"Consistency is contrary to nature, contrary to life. The only completely consistent people are dead."- Aldous Huxley
Such words are hard to take. To make a genuine impact, consistency must be the backbone of every human. Whether at work or play answering emails or simply out to drinks consistency is the forbear idiom to success.
My upbringing was structured focused around Jesus as I would go to private school for weekdays and church on Sabbath. This was a constant that was ingrained in me so that I am always judging my characteristics on a basis of a biblical moral compass. Now, I am not here to preach and I will leave that to the designated clergy. However, what must be noted is the nature of the figures within my life. Mother, without fail, would constantly uphold that consistency in a balance as a child that naturally I would aggressively combat. But it was that balance that got me here today. Granted I am only a college graduate but her work set a standard regimen to my status. At least to my well being and I guess here on campus.
Consistency has a couple of good friends, perseverance, practice and passion. The P's come versatile due to our nature as humans wanting such quick results for items that may not come so quickly. For example: Consider the young child striving to play the violin. Yes, his notes are scratchy, off key, and ear wrenching for the grumpy older brother. However, insert the P's and in due time that young boy maybe the 1st violinist at Julliard. Damn, I should have stuck with it; Instead, drawing city-scapes and studying maps, nerdy, but a passion that has remained consistent. And we will see where that takes me.
I get what Huxley is saying that it is truly difficult to be completely consistent. However, I believe that if you remain consistent in what you love. Well, you will find a boundless spree of joy. The sole task is just taking the time to find it. We will see if Cue will follow suit.
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