The symbol of emotions is water, and water's nature is to descend to the lowest point. 

unless… we harness its power through heat and other devices. 

Our emotional nature is the same. It will seek the lowest levels available to it.... the lowest levels around it, until we consciously redirect it toward a greater good; a higher level or capacity. And we do that by “heating up” our intensity and efforts to consciously create better thoughts, habits and goals.

Water never runs uphill unless we intervene and heat it or harness it. Same for us. Happening upon success isn’t a thing. Waiting for change isn’t either. Tomorrow won’t be different if we do the same things today. It won't be easier, or better if we delay.

There’s no Prince Charming or fairy godmother to the rescue. No Hollywood agent waiting to discover us. No sudden improvement in our craft, but for dedication to consistent practice, learning and growth. 

It's up to each of us to discover ourselves. It’s up to us to mine our potential and bring it to the surface through daily effort over time… to CREATE ourselves.

But that’s the good news. It means we have the lever of power to change. It's in our hands. Hands that become more capable with every stroke of the brush or keyboard, with every goal checked off.

A quiet joy lies in the effort, and a peace in the practice.

Water never runs uphill. Unless.