A Heart Trains Harder

Improvement starts from within, long before it manifests on paper, in tone, or in muscle,
Improvement starts from within, where humility takes the first step and my ego learns to walk behind,
Improvement starts from within, not in perfecting my body or mastering my craft, but in softening the acceptance of my own heart,
Improvement begins from within, where my character learns to keep its mouth shut, listen attentively, and patiently waiting,
Improvement starts from within, when I stop asking how impressive I look and start asking how kind I am to the world…

Having skills might not always be the answer, but it can sometimes feel like having your own secret weapon,
Having skills might not always be the answer, when I use it to stand taller instead of standing beside every challenge,
Having skills might not always be the answer, especially if my progress creates barriers that exclude others.
Having skills might not always be the answer, as talent without compassion can turn into a silent cruelty,
Having skills might not always be the answer, mastery alone doesn’t guarantee success, because empathy is an essential component of true mastery…

The heart trains harder, when it learns to forgive and humbles itself victory after victory,
The heart works harder when it carries the weight of others without complaint,
The heart works harder, when we listen more than we talk, and when we give freely, we feel more even connected,
The heart trains harder, the true endurance we rarely acknowledge, is what truly matters,
The heart trains harder, but this kind of strength doesn’t manifest outwardly instead, it provides for protection…

The good life blossoms quietly, away from the prying eyes of cameras and the pursuit of trophies. The good life blossoms quietly, it flourishes through self-correction and the nurturing of one’s own well-being,
The good life blossoms quietly, one step at a time, as I choose kindness over being right,
The good life blossoms quietly, when I no longer feel the need to prove my improvement and progress,
The good life quietly blossoms until excellence transforms into service, rather than mere spectacle…

True progress is fueled by self-love, and that is the sole criterion that holds significance,
True progress is fueled by self-love and the act of lifting others without feeling inferior,
True progress is fueled by self-love, not by seeking to outshine others, but by sharing our light with the world,
True progress is fueled by self-love, transforming discipline into generosity and commitment,
True progress is fueled by self-love, which is the art of becoming one’s better person…

Watchwords:
A reminder that skill isn’t everything
The heart trains the hardest
The good life blossoms quietly
Real progress serves self-a love
Betterment begins from within

Here is Tikatarot, who dares you to answer the question, “Who am I?”..

As and will always be reminding you to dream:
“As you are still the Master of your destiny and the maker of your dreams…”

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