Committed to a Masterpiece Day, every day.
The Soul of a Butterfly - I have come to find in life, that beyond the stuff and things being chased down every day that provide no meaningful lasting fulfilment, there is a world beyond this world, hidden behind the illusion of the daily grind, and accessed by discipline of the mind. To illustrate this point, I would like to share a short snippet from Muhammad Ali contained in beautifully profound book, The Soul of a Butterfly.
“People were always asking me what I was going to do after I retired from boxing. My response then was as it is now: During my boxing career, you did not see the real Muhammad Ali. You just saw a little boxing and a little showmanship. It was after I retired from boxing that my true work began. I had more time then to develop my spiritual being the way that I once developed my muscles and agility.
When I look at the world, I see that many people build big beautiful houses but live in broken homes. We spend more time learning how to make a living than we do learning to make a life. What I hope to share with you are the beliefs that I have come to live by. Many of the philosophies, stories, and ideals that have touched my soul and inspired my heart. I have shared this knowledge with my family and friends; now I offer it to the world. My soul has grown over the years, and some of my views have changed. As long as I’m alive, I will continue to try to understand more because the work of the heart is never done. All through my life I have been tested. My will has been tested, my courage has been tested, my strength has been tested. Now my patience and endurance are being tested. Every step of the way I believe that a higher force has been with me. And, more than ever, I know that higher force is with me now. I have learned to live my life one step, one breath, and one moment at a time and it was a long road. I set out on a journey of love, seeking truth, peace, and understanding. I am still learning.”
This is such a profound insight into life so beautifully articulated by this great man. As we all advance through our own personal journeys I would like to round off with this quote.
"Inside the ring or out, ain't nothing wrong with going down. It's staying down that's wrong."
Powerful and loving, the sign of true character and a great soul.
Bring it on!
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