On Discipline

Discipline's Fist



Discipline is a fist formed

with self confidence’s palm

closing a set of five fingers:

balance, calmness, determination,

confidence and will power

to take life by the horns.



Discipline as self control

helps one stick to a role.

Roles have lines to be said and done.

Without those, one is out of line.



Discipline as balance

helps one maintain focus.

Falling out of focus means

lack of harmony and clarity.



Discipline as calmness

helps one think before acting.

Calmness lets concepts flow

and things fall into their place.



Discipline as Determination

helps one persevere

when giving up seems

the easy way out.



Discipline as confidence

helps one make up their mind,

believe in themselves and

move forward.



Discipline as will power

helps one make decisions

for change and goals to achieve

happiness and success.



Without discipline one finds:

mistakes instead of steps

helplessness instead of ability

broken dreams instead of goals

failures instead of success

self destruction instead of control

madness instead of balance

anger instead of calmness

reluctance instead of determination

hesitation instead of confidence

and submission instead of will power.



Without discipline life becomes hell,

peace war, love hate, gratitude blame,

happiness sadness, and hope depression.


For discipline is a fiery bridge joining

goals with success only to render

one’s talent an innate ability.