Learning experience

Use difficult times to learn how to shape your future

 

This past year has been extremely difficult for almost everyone.  We have lived through a life=changing event.  Many of us have suffered loss of loved ones.  Some have lost their livelihoods.  Most have been impacted.  It is hard to keep going when we live under such stress and anxiety.  But sometimes things have to be completely broken before they can be rebuilt.  Why?

 

Because breakthrough come from trials and tribulations.  To clearly see the truth about where things need to be fixed, we must first face it.  As human beings, we try desperately to preserve normality.  We will ignore the elephant in the room as long as possible because it makes us feel uncomfortable.  But eventually, the elephant(or problem) becomes so enormous that it can no longer be ignored. 

 

The problem in the room in my opinion is that we have become so imbalanced spiritually that we need a reset.  Most people have become so busy that they do not know how to slow down.  They spend too little time with their families, way too much time following idols on social media, and on top of that, do not take care of themselves.  I believe that God gives us a wake-up call.  Not to punish, but to show us very clearly that we are living imbalanced lives.  And 2020 was a big reset for most of us.  If the year 2020 did not show you where your issues lie, then probably nothing will.  So, what do we do now? 

 

Now is the time to start working on personal development and to recognize where we need to improve and re-prioritize.  If we want a better future, we must not be afraid to admit where we have been lacking in the past and make effort to change it.  Let go of old things.  They have passed.  Appreciate what you have right now.  Don’t be afraid to show love and care to others.  Be bold in showing your feelings to those you care about.  And be thankful for every day you are gifted.  Use this difficult time for a learning experience and know that you will be stronger on the other side.