Perseverance is the quality found in people of an enthusiastic temperament, who, once they have discerned the favorable possibilities of an enterprise, allow nothing to divert them. - H. Bessler, "Mental Efficiency", 1915
Hello, dear people of enthusiastic temperament!
Our enterprise is favorable! We know healthy habits like quality eating, adequate rest or daily activity have added benefits to our lives and our family's lives, so let's not be diverted! Keep up the consistency in December and we'll persevere together!Last month, 2 of our number, Mystery Woman and Emptynester, reached milestone goals. Thanks so much to them for their consistent inspiration.
I found the above quote in a little book once belonging to my great, great uncle Edward. Edward had been a powerhouse as a young man, but lost a leg and spent the rest of his life with a primitive artificial limb that barely allowed him to walk. He persevered and went on to have a successful life, becoming mayor of his town and a county commissioner. He loved the little book and read it often, eventually giving it to my grandfather.
