There has to be more than just the goal of arriving safely. There has to be more than the goal of just surviving.
For me, it's about making a impact; about speaking to the potential of others by making a splash. Well to do that, I have had to take on risks (and still taking them). With risks and living on the edge come some serious ass kicking. I have enough for all of us. But with everyone of them come huge lessons that afterwards, I would not change for anything!
My lessons on adversity:
- It's at the storms of my life that I found God
- God wastes no pain
- It's not about my circumstances but rather God will get make terribly uncomfortable and full of messes in order to improve our relationship. And for that, I am incredibly thankful.
- Turn problems into possibilities
- View each pain as an education opportunity. (I am a Ph D)
- Focus on what I can control and nothing else
- Let go to go up (give up white knuckling my life and my circumstances)
- Stop being self absorbed. Be small. Humble is a huge life lesson
- One day at a time. Live in the NOW.
- When I am on the floor, at least I can't fall off (perspective)
- Master Time (take in all conscious moments intentionally)
- Be committed to my vision and my dreams even in the huge storms of my life
I have learned the hard way but the right way that adversity is healthy! That doesn't mean it's fun or enjoyable but neither is cough syrup. But adversity like cough syrup, it's needed and healthy.
