<#315 Desk Column>
 
Enjoy the Process of Making An Effort!
 
By Jung Hyun-young, Head Student Editor
 
Most people like to divide every kind of result into two main categories; Success and Failure. Before we conclude our efforts as results and whether we’ve achieved our goal or not,we seriously need to have an understanding of what success and failure is. I think success is not up to  whether our goal was achieved, but how much we have made an effort to fulfill our goal and developed during the process regardless of others’ acknowledgement. Also, the focusshould be on mental peace rather thanphysical comfort because the mind exerts the greatest influence on most of us.
All potential is present within each of us. If we want to be happy, the important thing is to try to promote our positive and useful aspects and to reduce negative thoughts. Negative thinking, such as a lack of confidence and fear of failure,will prevent us from concentrating on our goals and finally bring us nothing but misery. In other words, positive thinking always brings us inner strength. With inner strength, we have less fear and more self-confidence, and it becomes much easier toextend our sense of achieving goals without barriers. A positive mind and confidence through our best efforts form the underlying foundation for our success, our progress on the spiritual path, and our fulfillment of our ultimate aspiration: the attainment of full enlightenment. Hence, confidence and our best efforts are not only important in the beginningbut also in the middle and at the end. Their necessity and value are not limited to any specific time, place, society, or culture.
We also have to recognize our potential and then to observe and analyze it carefully. We will encounter various problems that may be obstructing the fulfillment of our goals in our lives. If and when thesehappen, we may lose hope and become discouraged as well as diminishour ability to face these difficulties. On the other hand, if we remember that everyone has to undergo suffering from those difficulties, this will help us expand our capacity to determine and to overcome such troubles. I hope you will do your best with positive thoughts that everything is a good experience for your goal without dwelling on the past 2011.
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