Adventures of a Spiritual Warrior

The concept of failure is a misnomer.

Your flaws and mistakes only become “failings” when you fail to reflect on, take responsibility for and learn from them.

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Rachel Clifton
Jan 30, 2018
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The concept of failure is a misnomer.

Your flaws and mistakes only become “failings” when you fail to reflect on, take responsibility for and learn from them.

When you accept failure, it is no longer a burden, nor a source of shame — just a fact. “We tried this, and it didn’t work out.” It becomes something that you can utilise to your advantage — a source of strength, rather than a sign of weakness.

Beyond failure lies freedom.

Thank you for writing this. Your honesty, integrity and insight is as powerful as it is humbling.

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