Why take the full force of
everything that happens to us? Instead, take a step back and put an event into
perspective by comparing it with others that we have experienced. That’s not
distancing ourselves from reality – it’s actually giving its rightful place. To
those who doubt this, I recommend listening to the stories of people who had
cancer from early period and who were fighting and even finding new reasons to
live and hope. I’ve been with students at hospital and most of them displayed incredible
desire to improve their mindsets.
Joel Osteen, a motivational
teacher, once said: “Nothing happens to you, it happens for you.
See the positive in negative events.” When things happen “to” you, you feel helpless and
victimized. However, if you look at things as happening “for” you, then you take some of your power back. This allows you to
look at the lessons and blessings (a.k.a. silver linings) within anything you
might experience. Give the right and positive perspective from your experience.
How important are your frustrations and upsets,
really?
Lord, Give
Us Today Our Daily Idea(s)
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