Discipline as an Act of Self-Love / Disciplina como Acto de Amor Propio

Sometimes, I wonder why being disciplined feels so difficult for me. I see people around me who seem to honour their commitments with ease, as if they possess something I lack, while I struggle against a current that prevents me from moving forward. I feel trapped in an endless battle: I want to keep going, but I don’t know how to sustain myself on the journey. Frustration builds as I watch others start and continue projects, achieve goals, and advance with determination, while I find myself torn between the desire to move forward and the uncertainty of how to do so. What I long for most is not the results they achieve but the ability to commit to the process, to immerse myself in it, and to remain consistent. I ask myself: what sets me apart from them? What is it within me that turns consistency into such a significant challenge? (Parenthesis: Last week, I didn’t post any reflection as I had promised myself. I committed to publishing on Fridays. Why do I break my promises? Is it a lac...