Overcoming obstacles

My wish as always is that you will have a happy Monday.
Obstacles can either been seen as setback to your progress or opportunities to test your  resilience. Their effectiveness lies in how they are perceived by you.
Who are you that you should want to rise above the station that we have to you assigned? Do you want to think that you are better than us. A river can never rise above it's source and you will never be able to go any higher than those who have been before you. Do you really think and believe that we are interested in seeing you succeed?
If you have never had these questions and comments hurled at you in contempt by those closest you then you are fortunate indeed. A great teacher years ago noted that it is among his own that a prophet is without honor. Your power rest in whether to fit into the mold designed for you by others or whether you will break free and pursue your dreams. Some persons will even deliberately place hindrances in the way of your progress. Always remember that you are the only man that can squash your dreams.
A good indicator that others are not looking out for your best interest is seen in those who highlight their own achievement while belittling your efforts. Remember that you can never exhaust the power of inspiration that has been deposited inside of you. In this age of technology literal obstacles are being overcome in many ways.
   1. Use heavy equipment to demolish and remove
   2. Use heavy equipment to make a path through
   3.  Make tunnels and underground paths
   4.  Make overhead roads
   5.  Build bridges
   6.  Make use of transportation
   7. make use of technology

In reality the list is in exhaustive. There will be obstacles that originate in the mind that must also be overcome. These too require persistence and prayer because a victory won in the mind is a battle already won.  In the end where there is no test there will be no way to gauge you ability to stand and overcome in the face of adversity.