STAYING STRONG IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY

There are often times in our lives when we are confronted with pressing issues.  Each issue can vary tremendously.  When the issues are compounded, dealing with these issues can be extremely challenging.  Many of us are aware of the internal resources available during these times of stress.  Unfortunately, there are those individuals that allow themselves to feel powerless to deal with such circumstances.

Some believe that they do not have the courage or determination to tackle these turbulent times.  They define themselves as weak in the face of adversity and often feel as though they are drowning in life’s more difficult events.  It is important, however, to realize that these issues whatever they may be and however difficult they may appear are wonderful opportunities to learn and to grow.  They are not there to present you with an immovable object, although your first impression (which is always the most difficult to handle) might feel that way.  You have the resilience to overcome anything life throws your way.  Do not allow your attitude towards the event to create an even more difficult lesson than it needs to be.

Nothing is ever directed your way that cannot be overcome, but you must persevere and maintain an attitude that will help you alleviate these conditions and eventually overcome them.  You have more strength than you realize.

Confrontation is step one, and although the incident may be overwhelming initially, once you have had time to process and formulate your plan, you can accept the challenge and move forward.  There is no running away from life’s challenges, so should we not face them head on?  Often when you actually confront the issue, it appears less intrusive than first imagined and it no longer appears insurmountable.  The longer you wait to confront the issues, the more you give the incident time to grow and gain strength within your mind. 

Nothing is too big for you to tackle.  Nothing!  Our minds tend to magnify many of life’s situations and often the giant when faced, with an attitude of “I can do this”, shrinks down to its actual size.  Sometimes, a simple change of our perception is all that is needed. 

Events such as death, which can come in many forms, such as divorce, the end of a condition or the death of our earthly bodies can be tremendous obstacles to overcome.

Once your eyes are wide open and you are ready to deal with the issue, the situation often softens and you are able to move forward with life.  If the condition persists, you might want to look at it from a different angle. 

Life can feel very difficult at times, but we all have the tools we need to overcome anything that comes our way.  Stand tall and never hesitate to ask for assistance from family, friends or a professional.  Know that you can learn any lesson life is teaching and channel your thoughts in directions that serve to help the learning process.

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