Inspiration of the Day - 2/25/11

This week we talked about breaking down barriers and overcoming obstacles that present themselves in our lives.  Life is not perfect, so we will all continue to face issues.  But the most important thing is how we handle them.  When a problem presents itself what do we do?! And that's what we've talked about all week.  The next step that I want to bring up in this "10 step process", I think, needs two spots for itself.  And it is:

9) & 10) Learn from it!  We always hear, "What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger!", and it's the truth!  Life is one big lesson from beginning to end.  We don't stop learning in our infancy or childhood.  We have to be open to the idea of growing in our adulthood and even in our old age.  The world around us changes all of the time.  Look at the changes from the 60's to the 70's to the 80's and so on...people had to adapt and learn new fashions, new social standards, new "lingo", new music...  So, just on a level of living life we have to constantly learn.  And those that don't are "stuck in the 80's" and never move on to the next level.

The point of learning from the issues that we will deal with in our lives is so when a similar issues arises we can handle it that much easier.  Reason being, we will know how to assess the situation at hand more quickly and know exactly what tools to use and bring to the table to begin busting through the barrier.  Knowledge is the ultimate empowerment, so having the knowledge of how to problem solve in an quick and confident way makes you more powerful. 

You all have the power to break down walls and hurdle obstacles in your paths.  The most important thing you can do is review these steps and incorporate them into your life.  Stand firm and stay strong throughout any struggle, whether on a physical, mental or spiritual level.  So continue to fight and conquer mountains.  Don't get "stuck in the 80's" with your thinking...move on to the next level and turn obstacles into stepping stones!  Take breaking down barriers and dealing with issues as a learning experience.  Gain as much from it as you can, and empower yourself!

Have a good weekend!

-LK