Standing Alone

Braving challenges or standing up for your strongly held beliefs all alone are situations you will find yourself in at some point in your life. As humans, we tend to find comfort in groups and being alone on a decision is something we shy away from.
The Holy Book says "but Daniel determined in his heart that he would not defile himself with the King's rich and dainty food..."
From the above text, it can be seen that this guy determined his stand on his own. He didn't seek the opinions of others before he made that decision. He didn't fear to voice out his opinion neither did he mind standing alone.
I think this young man's attitude is worthy of emulation. The fact that everyone you know is going North doesn't mean you should too, you can decide to go East. You don't have to seek someone else's opinion before you take a decision.
Learn to stand alone even when no one stands with you. Don't be afraid to stand alone. Don't give in to peer pressure, do what you think is right for you.
Standing alone requires courage. Courage isn't the absence of fear, it is daring to do what you think is right. Standing alone can be so fulfilling, empowering and liberating. It makes you go beyond your own limits.
Standing alone is better than standing with the wrong people. It is better than changing who you are to please others. It is better than lying to yourself just so you could fit in.
Learn to stand alone...

Shalom!!!
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