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From Chains To Freedom: A Poem On Self-Discipline

by François de Neuville

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Meditation
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In this heartfelt piece, François shares his insights through a beautiful poem that will take you on a reflective journey of building self-discipline to live a better and happier life. This moving audio encourages self-reflection and will inspire you to make empowering choices as you navigate the complexities of your own journey.

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Transcript

Hey there,

My name is François,

And I'm really happy to have you here.

Let me put this straight,

There is no such thing as an easy life.

Whatever life you choose to live comes with effort.

Marriage is hard,

Divorce is hard,

Obesity is hard,

Being fit is hard,

Being in-depth is hard,

And being financially disciplined is hard.

You have to choose your heart.

I invite you to close your eyes and let these words sink in.

In the depth of dreams and restless nights,

Where empty promises lie in hazy light,

A soul yearns to break free from its chains,

To rise above and cast away its pains.

I should,

I should,

A whisper echoes low,

But action falters and progress is slow.

The heart seeks change and transformation grand,

Yet comfort's grip keeps it firmly in hand.

Journey deep within and ask yourself why.

Motivation's fire shall never die.

To build a vision that burns so bright,

A goal that beacons through darkest night.

With willpower's strength,

A force untamed,

In every challenge you'll rise unashamed.

Yet wisdom says,

Beware the waning sun,

For willpower retires when the battle's won.

Let dreams take flight through action's steady flow,

With tiny steps that build and help you grow.

Within the storm,

Your anchor's grip shall hold.

As disciplines dance,

Your destiny unfolds.

In self-discipline's embrace,

You'll find the key to unlock the heights of what can be.

A life of greatness you'll surely seize,

Breaking free from comfort's tempting tease.

Discipline is freedom,

Freedom's embrace,

A dance of purpose,

A life of grace.

Beyond the pain where regret lies deep,

Your self-discipline,

A promise to keep.

Embrace self-compassion,

Yet hold yourself true,

For discipline demands what you must do.

In accountability,

Growth shall find its place,

As discipline's dance leads to timeless grace.

The journey's not easy,

The road's not plain,

But through self-discipline,

Your spirit shall reign.

In surroundings right,

You'll sow success seeds,

And flourish in a life of boundless deed.

Let passion guide you,

Fierce and strong,

As you'll learn to admit when you are wrong.

In balance and focus,

Your dreams align,

With each step forward,

Your light will shine.

So face the trials with courage and zeal,

Know that progress takes time to reveal.

The dance of discipline,

A lifelong art,

Leads to a masterpiece,

Your work of heart.

In the symphony of life you compose,

Embrace the challenges,

Highs and lows.

Through dedication and will,

Your dreams will bloom,

And your heart fulfilled.

No more excuses,

The time is now,

To forge a life that truly woes.

In the dance of discipline,

Your soul shall rise,

Creating a legacy that never dies.

Thank you for listening,

I hope you enjoyed it.

See you next time.

Meet your Teacher

François de NeuvilleMedellin, Antioquia, Colombia

4.8 (9)

Recent Reviews

Ashlie

January 27, 2024

I absolutely love this poem! This is one I shall listen to time and again in my practice of self-discipline! Thank you!

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