SBJ - You sound like you are getting to a good place in your head and in your heart. We have similar styles I think but are perhaps dealing with a somewhat different style of W.
I too have focused on strength but without the benefit of faith. I am envious of people like yourself who Believe. I know it can be a great comfort and I have immense respect for people who truly live their Faith.
One of my role models earlier in my journey was Don Quixote. Yes, perhaps he was a madman who nobody took seriously but he was also devoted to Honour and Duty and true to his Dulcinea. A small statue of him stands guard beside my wedding photo on my desk.
Just like Don Quixote we are surrounded by well meaning people who are determined to "help" by pointing out our madness or by attempting to intervene. Pay them no mind (except for us here - we know everything ... ) and especially do not count on them to follow your flag. Square your shoulders, hoist your lance and ride forward to battle the giants. You are not riding alone. You have your Pride and Faith along with you.
On BD H52, W50 T27, M26 S21, D23 BD-9-Mar-16 D-15-Jan-18 Final-19-Apr-18 I am a storyteller. The story may do you no good. But a story is never for the listener. It is always for the one who tells
) and especially do not count on them to follow your flag. Square your shoulders, hoist your lance and ride forward to battle the giants. You are not riding alone. You have your Pride and Faith along with you.