Affirmation of The Day — I AM: Tough-Minded

What does it mean to be tough minded? To me, it means thinking things through more than once, from multiple angles, and being really careful about what thoughts you adopt as your own.

In Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s sermon “A Tough Mind and a Tender Heart,” Dr. King draws upon the biblical reference of Jesus advising his disciples to be “wise as serpents and harmless as doves” (Matthew 10:16). He interprets this as a call for a balance between intellectual strength and compassion in navigating the complexities of life and social struggles.

Being tough-minded signifies the need for critical thinking, strategic planning, and unwavering resolve. It’s about being shrewd and discerning, able to anticipate challenges and respond effectively. Now speak it, step into it and live it!

Lee