“Constancy, that nothing can shake.”
Discouragement is an enemy of your perseverance. If you don't fight against discouragement you will become pessimistic first, and lukewarm afterwards. Be an optimist. (The Way, 988)
Constancy, that nothing can shake. That is what you need. Ask it of God and do what you can to obtain it: for it is a great safeguard against your ever turning from the fruitful way you have chosen. (The Way, 990)
You cannot 'rise'. It's not surprising: that fall! Persevere and you will 'rise'. Remember what a spiritual writer has said: your poor soul is like a bird whose …