facing

You will be more strong if you face your fears... so start by facing them!

I have no doubt that ignorance is the biggest obstacle facing the church of the lord Jesus Christ in this age

If you are facing some kind of temptation, remember that it is within your power to get the victory over it.

Those close to [Patricia Highsmith], particularly her family, often commented on how Highsmith's vision of reality was a warped one. In April 1947, she transcribed into her notebook what was, presumably, a real dialogue between herself and her mother, in which Mary accused her of not facing the world. Highsmith replied that she did indeed view the world 'sideways, but since the world faces reality sideways, sideways is the only way the world can be looked at in true perspective.' The problem, Highsmith said, was that her psychic optics were different to those around her, but if that was the case, her mother replied, then she should equip herself with a pair of new spectacles. Highsmith was not convinced. 'Then I need a new birth,' she concluded.

Oh, the child you threatened once, the young shoot you stepped on, the Tamil you teased, is standing with a gun in front of you. His presence is taking you by surprise. How can you understand that it is the occupier who creates a poorali? You once dealt the blow. Now you are imprisoned. When a fox tries to eat the goat, the goat must turn into a tiger and leap. That is the edict of the times.

A fear of weakness only strengthens weakness.

Sometimes destiny switches the cards on you so that while you're busy escaping from the dog, you find yourself facing the wolf

The issue is not what you may be facing, rather your interpretation of it. Always think in a positive light to create a better world for yourself and others.