Lessons in life

There will always be times when we may face what appears to be adversity. We can choose to see this time as having a negative impact on our lives or serving as a lesson in life. When we choose to focus on the negative, we may lose an opportunity to learn a valuable lesson that would save us from even greater pain in the future. Perhaps you have had a recent break up in a relationship. After grieving the loss, ask yourself what you would do differently in your next one. Look at the characteristics of your past partners and identify the ones that support compatability and the ones that felt like a struggle. As you move forward, be aware of those characteristics in potential partners and consider their presence or absence to determine if this is a good match for you. This approach can be applied to any area of your life. Think of what has occurred with your finances, your work setting, your health issues, and your interactions with others. Once you are aware of these patterns, you can remind yourself that some of them are best not repeated. It doesn't mean that you will necessarily live life perfectly, but you will be more likely to avoid situations that did not serve you well. You are here to enjoy all that life has to offer. We sometimes stand in the way of our own joy and happiness in the choices we make. Look at what is happening for you today to determine if there are new choices available to you. What are you doing to learn from your lessons today?