Reflections from Mushiba ~ Fortifying our Fortitude
The year 2007 is nearing its completion and with it, many opportunities given to us for strengthening Self. Our lives have been accelerated and full of exaggeration ~ and, if you are reading this article, then you have survived the year and your sense of fortitude is in place. If 2008 picks up where 2007 left off ~ and there are strong indications that it will, if not even more so ~ then we may want to plan on fortifying our fortitude.
How does fortitude fit into a spiritual belief system? Waith elaborates on the concept of fortitude and we can take comfort in his wisdom as given during his Public Session on May 22, 1990 ~
To have fortitude means that you believe in Self and that you attempt to take the belief of Self and work with those around you by recognizing that another may have a different level than you and you make the decision as to how to deal with that in as gentle and loving way as possible ~ remembering that loving and gentle has variations of definition and what is loving and gentle to one entity may not be the same to another entity. You attempt to respond to others in the best way that you can ~ what feels right for you. . . .
For you to project who you are, you must be at that very moment in time a part of those around you who would be demanding from you a particular standard, and, therefore, the standard by which you must project yourself is in actuality a response to the standard that another would say is necessary. And where the idea of fortitude enters in is that you develop a strength within Self that you are doing the very best that you can do at that moment and that you would want to strive for something greater, and if the standard by which you strive does not match the standard of those around you who you find yourself with, you have several choices. . . .
Rather than cry about it and complain about the earth plane, understand that it has been a conscious choice, it has been a Soul choice, and that the quality of fortitude is available for you on the plane to help you to get through those very difficult lessons, and that you develop a sense of fortitude, a sense of doing and getting it done regardless of what it takes for yourself ~ your own value, your own standard.
One way I plan on fortifying my fortitude is to remember that I very deliberately chose the earth plane (although I think it is one of those required courses in my lesson plan), and as such have been given the tool of fortitude. And, each time I am tempted to whine about being on the earth plane, I will envision a soft fluffy white feather wacking me on the side of my head!! 
NOTE TO READERS: The above excerpt is from an Unpublished Waith Transcript dated, May 22, 1990. Click here to read more Excerpts from this Specific Waith Transcript.
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Posted in -Mushiba, Contributing Writers | December 30, 2007
December 30th, 2007 at 7:45 am
I love the image of the feather — Mine is a baseball bat!
Seriously I am grateful for the ability to go within self and seek peace. How often we forget that even that is a gift. Happy New Year — and Happy anniversary Waith and Mushiba — Happy Birthday Terra Lux!
December 30th, 2007 at 7:55 am
Thank you, Barjan, for the Anniversary and birthday wishes ~ December 31 is the 21st anniversary of Waith speaking through me and the birth of Terra Lux!!
December 30th, 2007 at 9:12 am
Hummmm… makes me want to clean my apartment!
December 30th, 2007 at 3:53 pm
Thank you WAITH!!!
As many of you know, I have been fighting with my Human Mind and my Spiritual Mind since February 2002 … They call it Depression (which is Anger turned Inward), and it had much to do with trying to be something to everyone in my birth family (now all deceased), and those whom I chose to call friends.
During the last two months … November and December, I began reclaiming MY FORTITUDE, MY TRUE INNER BEING and BABY ~ I AM BACK.
What a wonderful email to wake up to this day, Thank You again Waith, for today’s wisdom and expecially Mushi, who in her true INNER BEAUTY has nurtured me through it’s multi-changes from grief to confusion of my role in that birth family and friends, to being ME Again.
AND
Thank You to All of You, HAPPY BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY to WAITH, MUSHIBA, TERRA LUX and ALL of you who find Terra Lux.
Love, Light and Blessings Now and Always … We accept the New Illusion with Joy!
Just Jodi
December 30th, 2007 at 7:47 pm
Nothing to add except double Happy 21st birthday.
December 31st, 2007 at 12:24 am
yea, jodi!
Fortitude! I’ve read too many fear-based bits of info this week. In some ways it helps me to realize that this life has its serious business and to not get bogged down in details that don’t help me move forward. But, even better, I was glad when I remembered to focus on the hope that I have to help keep me lighthearted…taking myself lightly.
Congrats W and M!
In regard to “fortitude”, somehow these words have come to mind:
from Pinocchio’s “Give a Little Whistle”
When you get in trouble and you don’t know right from wrong,
give a little whistle!
Give a little whistle!
When you meet temptation and the urge is very strong,
give a little whistle!
Give a little whistle!
Not just a little squeak,
pucker up and blow.
And if your whistle’s weak, yell “Juminy Cricket!”
Take the straight and narrow path
and if you start to slide,
give a little whistle!
Give a little whistle!
And always let your conscience be your guide.
And from Snow White’s “Whistle While You Work”
Just whistle while you work
And cheerfully together we can tidy up the place
So hum a merry tune
It won’t take long when there’s a song to help you set the pace
And as you sweep the room
Imagine that the broom is someone that you love
And soon you’ll find you’re dancing to the tune
When hearts are high the time will fly so whistle while you work
December 31st, 2007 at 2:04 pm
This morning I remembered this:
From the King and I
“Whistle a Happy Tune”
Whenever I feel afraid
I hold my head erect
And whistle a happy tune
So no one will suspect
I’m afraid.
While shivering in my shoes
I strike a careless pose
And whistle a happy tune
And no one ever knows
I’m afraid.
The result of this deception
Is very strange to tell
For when I fool the people
I fear I fool myself as well!
I whistle a happy tune
And ev’ry single time
The happiness in the tune
Convinces me that I’m not afraid.
Make believe you’re brave
And the trick will take you far.
You may be as brave
As you make believe you are
You may be as brave
As you make believe you are
Hmmmmm…whistle…wisl…WISL…
Waith Institute for Spiritual Leadership
I don’t really know what that has to do with anything but there it is!
January 1st, 2008 at 11:30 am
Regarding fortitude: My intention is to practice the truth that soft is stronger than hard…
The logo for my 2008 is ‘gently does it’ and I have noticed already by this very short time of 2008 so far that I ’saved the day’ in many ways several times by choosing the gentler, kinder way…
May I be gentle in my fortitude. Love, Anna
January 1st, 2008 at 12:41 pm
I read Waith’s words over and over again regarding fortitude, and realize that different levels does not mean upper and lower, but rather “different” in nature. For me, whining is a release and an outlet. Elijah, being at a much different level than me, gently allows me to do this without making me feel bad about it. There is peacefulness and serenity in knowing that I have this option ~ which lends it then into a more positive energy rather than a negative one.
I don’t know what my mantra for this year will be. I am learning to be more patient and tolerant with where another is on their path, and the knowledge that “difference” adds diversity to this earth plane experience, and we must learn to let it be fluid.
January 6th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
I am very grateful to Terra Lux for providing a vehicle in which to grow and strengthen ~ to practice using and increasing my fortitude ~ for giving me many opportunities to challenge myself, grow and strengthen ~ to raise my own standards within Self for Self. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Jodi, I am so happy that you are happy! Welcome back!