Rough times are some of life's most generous teachers.
When viewed from a wide perspective, these difficult
yesterdays transform into beautiful todays.
We can find magnificent blessings in exceedingly
difficult times. If we observe closely, a ray of
light—a very small ray at first—begins to reveal
why we needed to travel rough roads.
An English proverb states, "A stumble may prevent a
fall." Who would not rather stumble if it would prevent
a tragic accident or a deeply sad regret?
Stumbles wake us up; they often show us that we've taken the
wrong path. We see, perhaps for the first time, that if
we had not stumbled, we would not be standing as
straight and strong this moment.
The sun breaks through each overcast sky, and we find
ourselves wiser and more resilient—able to see with a
joyful spiritual vision. Then we receive one of the
greatest spiritual gifts: the recognition of authentic
happiness. Authentic happiness is true joy that lives
within the soul. It is not a reaction to material
possessions or events. It is a deep inner appreciative
joy that follows us in spite of circumstances.
Emerson beautifully described authentic happiness when
he wrote, "The sun illuminates only the eye of the man,
but shines into the heart of the child. In the presence
of nature, a wild delight runs through the man, in
spite of real sorrows."
Our life stories, with all their transitions and
challenges, can be exciting page turners. We must
simply move past the introduction into the heart of the
plot where the drama and adventure unfold.
Allow the first chapter of your story to teach you, no
matter how difficult it might have been. Let its
valuable lessons inspire a future that you can envision
with enthusiastic anticipation. Your story is waiting
to be written, and only you can write the final copy.
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