FORTITUDE...

 FORTITUDE might well be another word for Courage, a willingness to be brave when difficulties come our way.

This kind of courage shows itself over a period of time.  We want to be able to suffer well, yet only when we can fortify ourselves, and be protected from a negative attitude or person will we be able to suffer well.

A friend of mine got published in a Magazine.  She was so encouraged and full of interest in writing more.  Then someone who wanted to offer her good advice in becoming a better writer, outlined a certain mistake.  It took the wind out of her sails, so to speak and suddenly she felt unable to write...

This is where fortification can protect us from the negative, and encourage us to only be open to positive encouragement.  They say, by our mistakes we learn, yet be careful, being able to create in writing or acting or painting, our creative self is very, very fragile.

Fortitude will guard us against any negative vibes, and we will soar into a World of positive creativity!