Monday, March 2, 2009

Hard Lessons

We all have days when it feels like the world is against us or that the chaos we are experiencing will never end. One negative circumstance leads to another. You may wonder, on a bad day, whether anything in your life will ever go right again. But if we allow it, a bad day can be a gift, just like any other day.

A bad day may be showing you that it is time to slow down, change course or lighten up! You may discover wisdom in the day that otherwise you would have overlooked. Most of us would certainly prefer to avoid the uncomfortable feelings associated with a bad day, but many times the day will help us learn more about ourselves.

Bad days may leave us feeling vulnerable but they can only have a long term negative affect on us if we let them. It is much more fruitful to ask what you can learn from such a day. These days can and do contribute to the people we are or are becoming. Though we may feel discouraged or distressed, bad days can teach us patience and perseverance. It is important to remember that your attitude drives your destiny.

You are not alone and the world is not against you. We all go through bad days. Remember that tomorrow is another day and is almost guaranteed to be a better one!

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