***1.  Shame of our past  Self condemnation

Imagination vs. inspiration
Regret - restoration
Optimism - hopeful
Endurance
Tenacity-never give up.  Quitters never win
Overachiever - no mediocrity
Idealist - encourager
Despair - delight
Grit - Isaiah 50:7
Stoicism - do not show emotion can become do not feel
Workaholic - busy being busy vs., busy about our Father’s business
Passive - patient/gentle

***Resignation - reconciliation
Inadequate - undeserving  lack of mainstream education - humility


2.  Obligation  - circumstances of pre-covenant consequences

3.  Expectations

4.  Fear

5.  Distractions  things that get in the way . . . Writing this book for instance

6.  Stipulation

7.  Habits

8.  Tradition  Religious opinions

9.  Devotion

10.  Preparation

11. Lack of Education

12.  Resignation