The Enemy Within

If you can hold onto a steady and honest mindset,
even your enemy can become
one of your greatest teachers.
Because of conflict,
you learn patience, compassion, and understanding.
And when those qualities grow,
kindness becomes easier to give.
But not all enemies live outside of us.
Some live inside.
If you can’t manage your own emotions,
you’ll end up surrendering to them.
The answer—though it may sound old-fashioned—
is a grounded mindset.
And at the heart of that mindset
are patience and compassion.