When we’re facing a difficult challenge and aren’t sure we can manage, when things go wrong and we can’t see the way forward, or when we’ve been caught in a situation that changes the trajectory of our lives in ways we never expected, we may feel lost and confused. It can be hard to see our next step when we’ve been stunned by something that takes our breath away or must face something so difficult we don’t know how to get through. We may stand stunned, unable to move or think, and have no idea what to do next. Big trials come to all of us at some time in our lives. Our worst fears may be realized and situations we never dreamed we could endure may press on us. When our lives are suddenly dangling on what we believe is the precipice of disaster, it may seem impossible that we’ll be able to get through much less survive. We may face terrible trials but they are not the end of our journey. We may need time to process what’s happening, but when we’re ready, we have all the courage and wisdom to continue forward. It can be hard to trust that things will improve when we’re in the depths of despair, but change is constant. Darkness cannot last forever. The sun always rises again and we will find our way. Whatever we’re going through today will be different tomorrow. We have everything we need to face whatever comes, find the answers we need to prevail, and continue forward. If we are overwhelmed, we can find support. If we have fallen down, we can stand up again. There isn’t anything we can’t do. We can be brave even when we’re unsure, and confident even we don’t know what will happen. Life is filled with challenge and we have everything we need to face it.
When we’re young we imagine many wonderful things will happen to us as we grow and never think the bottom will fall out of our plans. As we age, many wonderful things do come but we may also have many trials and disappointments we didn’t plan on. We have no control over most of what happens and even if we plan carefully, sometimes everything goes up in smoke. Nobody wants to go through hard times, but they will come to us all and when they do we can find our way through.
It seems life would be wonderful if all our dreams came true and we never had a bad day. If we were always healthy and strong, had plenty of money, and never had to endure any challenges. That might be wonderful but that isn’t reality. We live in the real world and some days are going to be hard, some things are going to stink, and we are going to lose from time to time. The lessons we learn when things go wrong are valuable and make us stronger and wiser as we move forward. We can value the strength we gain as we struggle and be grateful for the understanding we gain as we learn from trials. Life is an incredible blessing. We can live wisely and find courage and strength when we need them.
Today if you’re facing a terrible challenge and have no idea what to do next, remember how wise and powerful you are. You will find all the answers you need. Nothing is too strong or difficult for you to manage. Be confident and move forward. You have everything you need already and there is happiness just around the corner.
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