I have decided that this is now one of my favorite quotes...
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
All of us have struggles. All of us have suffered loss, regret, or betrayal to some degree. Most of us wish we had more money, more time, more opportunity. We have to make the choice every day whether or not we are going to live as a victim or overcomer. So which do we choose?
It doesn't matter how we are raised, what our personality type is, culture, age & experience, or religious affiliation. We need to stop making excuses and try to make lemonade from life's lemons! Human nature leads us to fall into the trap of holding our own personal "pity party", and sometimes we try to draw others into it just to make ourselves feel better.
As those close to me know, one of my life-long philosophies is that regardless of what pain I go through or troubles I experience, it's worth it if somehow I can get to the other side and help someone else through the same thing. Thank God for those that have helped me through stuff over the years! The wisdom, experience, insight, understanding and unconditional love of others is the biggest blessing for those walking through a valley.
1. Choose to react as an optimist, not a pessimist!
2. Surround yourself with people who would encourage you.
3. Have faith...you're not alone :)
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