The brightest diamond;

Self-discipline is self-empowering. Within self-discipline we are able to do almost anything. We need to become responsible and accountable for our actions and choices and not leave that responsibility to someone else, for we are not children having to be disciplined by a parent. We should not act upon the whims of our emotions and wants, but operate on a higher logic.

Long-term, permanent change requires determined patience. Determination requires patience and means putting off the need for instant reward or gratification.The only way to get to the other side of the dark tunnel is to walk through it with intention and then determination.