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Darid: Particulars: I [[observe]] you have established high [[standards]] for yourself. This is [[noble]], it is the way to [[ascend]]. The drawback that is involved with these [[ideals]] is a tendency to feel [[failure]] through the [[process]] of [[comparison]] of the hoped for and the currently [[attained]], the sense of littleness due to the tipping of the [[scale]] where what you [[hope]] for is weighty and what you [[evaluate]] in yourself now is [[light]]. This is not true. I know you seek not to evaluate or judge, for you believe this to be a high way, and you recognize that you do this anyway. But in a kind [[manner]], look about you and realize you have [[attained]] much that many around you have not even begun to work towards. This is not to belittle them but to acknowledge honestly your [[progress]]. There is some need to kick back, to find the closest attainable. You have great [[skill]] at refining your [[vision]]. You can look long and far. I know... (tape flipped) . ..but it is true. Where I recommend you work is on what is right in front of you.

Darid: Particulars: I [[observe]] you have established high [[standards]] for yourself. This is [[noble]], it is the way to [[ascend]]. The drawback that is involved with these [[ideals]] is a tendency to feel [[failure]] through the [[process]] of [[comparison]] of the hoped for and the currently [[attained]], the sense of littleness due to the tipping of the [[scale]] where what you [[hope]] for is weighty and what you [[evaluate]] in yourself now is [[light]]. This is not true. I know you seek not to evaluate or judge, for you believe this to be a high way, and you recognize that you do this anyway. But in a kind [[manner]], look about you and realize you have [[attained]] much that many around you have not even begun to work towards. This is not to belittle them but to acknowledge honestly your [[progress]]. There is some need to kick back, to find the closest attainable. You have great [[skill]] at refining your [[vision]]. You can look long and far. I know... (tape flipped) . ..but it is true. Where I recommend you work is on what is right in front of you.

I have [[observed]] that you criticize yourself for being what you think is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Near_sighted near-sighted]. This causes the [[reflex]] for you to once again establish those long range [[ideals]]. Then you feel like you haven't gone anywhere. [[Imagine]] a finish line that you are running toward, but it keeps slipping away. It would become [[frustrating]]. Take delight in the [[step]] made now. [[Trust]] in [[faith]] the line is there, but watch where you step. That step makes it possible to reach the line and by [[surprise]] you will cross it. By doing so you will feel attainment. When you set your [[goals]], recognize... (pause)

I have [[observed]] that you criticize yourself for being what you think is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Near_sighted near-sighted]. This causes the [[reflex]] for you to once again establish those long range [[ideals]]. Then you feel like you haven't gone anywhere. [[Imagine]] a finish line that you are running toward, but it keeps slipping away. It would become [[frustrating]]. Take delight in the [[step]] made now. [[Trust]] in [[faith]] the line is there, but watch where you step. That step makes it possible to reach the line and by [[surprise]] you will cross it. By doing so you will feel attainment. When you set your [[goals]], recognize... (pause)

There is a [[method]]. You set a level of [[attainment]] then set another but take it to be the finish line of an entirely different race. This way you can be [[satisfied]] by the completion of one and [[enthused]] for the other. Take watch and resist pushing off farther a goal by increasingly refining it to a level that is not yet attainable. Accept the [[medium]], the in-between [[phases]]. I [[hope]] this is understandable. Is it so?

There is a [[method]]. You set a level of [[attainment]] then set another but take it to be the finish line of an entirely different race. This way you can be [[satisfied]] by the completion of one and [[enthused]] for the other. Take watch and resist pushing off farther a goal by increasingly refining it to a level that is not yet attainable. Accept the [[medium]], the in-between [[phases]]. I [[hope]] this is understandable. Is it so?

Evelyn: Yes. I can think of some examples. I wanted to learn [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_language Russian]. I have learned some and I can take some credit and enjoy my success so far. I can't pick up [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dostoevsky Dostoevsky] in the original but that's okay.

Evelyn: Yes. I can think of some examples. I wanted to learn [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_language Russian]. I have learned some and I can take some credit and enjoy my success so far. I can't pick up [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dostoevsky Dostoevsky] in the original but that's okay.

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Darid: This is true. Where you would tend to be [[frustrated]] that you haven't attained fluency, where about you is there another nearby who can do what you can do now? This is something to [[accept]] with pride in the positive sense. That is more [[encouraging]] in the movement towards fluency.

Darid: This is true. Where you would tend to be [[frustrated]] that you haven't attained fluency, where about you is there another nearby who can do what you can do now? This is something to [[accept]] with pride in the positive sense. That is more [[encouraging]] in the movement towards fluency.