“Our soul is like a hot air balloon. If by chance there is a mortal sin, the soul falls to the ground. Confession is like the fire underneath the balloon enabling the soul to rise again. . . It is important to go to Confession often.” Blessed Carlos Acutis
Frequent Confession
Doubting
‘Our doubts are traitors, And make us lose the good we oft might win, By fearing to attempt.’ Shakespeare
Paralysis by analysis
Motivation
“Motivation is something nobody else can give you. Others can help motivate you, but basically it must come from you and it must be a constant desire to do your very best at all times and under any circumstances.” Joe Dimaggio
What keeps you going strong?
Expectations

Unrealistic expectations
Humility
“After I hit a home run I had a habit of running the bases with my head down. I figured the pitcher already felt bad enough without me showing him up rounding the bases.”
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