Issue #5 | November 2009
“With everything that has happened to you, you can either feel sorry for yourself or treat what has happened as a gift. Everything is either an opportunity to grow or an obstacle to keep you from growing. You get to choose.”
-Wayne Dyer
After looking back on my life as a whole, I have realized that the painful and difficult periods were actually OPPORTUNITIES! At the time, I perceived them as bad or I wished they weren’t happening. But now I can see that during those times, I was able to grow and learn. Now, I can honestly say, I am thankful for those experiences and I am thankful they happened!
Be aware, in present time, that the current situation likely reminds you of another time in your life that wasn’t fair or that you didn’t think you deserved. At that moment, you have a decision to make. Will you see this as a time to grow or will you let yourself be affected negatively? Force yourself to dig deep within and find your strengths. There is something amazing about going through difficult situations and coming out better on the other side!
I am not telling you to look for bad things to happen. What I am telling you is - look for the opportunities in the situations and events that do happen. Realize that the worst thing that can happen is that you will be stronger and you will learn from the perceived mistake.
Every minute of every day, you have the ability to choose. In every situation, you can chose how you want to respond! My advice is, always choose to be better from anything that comes your way. Taking the high road always wins in the long run. Gaining the knowledge that you can rise above anything and get back to yourself is the most empowering experience you can have.
Even if you lost everything, you would still have the essence of who you are, and that is priceless.
Exercise:
Take a moment and look at the times in your life that were a challenge. Try to see them with a new perspective. Did they actually make you a bigger, stronger, better person?
If you have been holding onto events that are still negatively affecting you, take a moment and see if you can let it go. Realize that you are stronger for having been through it. See if you are ready to let go of the story that has kept you from looking at what is available now – in present time.
Choose to look at things differently and start over every day!! Be ready to wake up every morning with excitement and passion, feeling purposeful and fulfilled. This is possible if you show up every moment with your true brilliance, gifts, talents and the intention to live life today, looking forward, not in the past.
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With Peace, Love and Excitement for the Future,
Terry