September Equinox 2014
Day 3: Challenging Opportunities
Challenges bring us opportunities, even if we don’t see that while going through the storm. Think about the challenges you have faced — either recently, currently, or in the past. What opportunities presented themselves through these challenges? How can you reframe a difficult situation to see the rewards you gained during the process?
I’ve had the opportunity to bond with people through my struggles. I’ve had the opportunity to create a novel based on the drama that overtook my life for 16 months. I had the opportunity to reflect on where I am in life and where I want to be. While these challenges have brought an insurmountable burden upon my life, I can at least see that I have to focus on what matters most to find some happiness throughout my days. I can’t dwell on the dollar signs attached to my struggles, which tends to lead straight back to bed to hide under the blanket like a pathetic rag-doll. I learned that I’ve made great friends who are willing to lend an ear, a shoulder, and a hand to pull me back up. I’m very fortunate to have so many wonderful people in my life who have made it possible for me to come out of this storm alive. For that, I am thankful.
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I’ve always said I learned to take pictures because I broke my shoulder and my dog got cancer. And this is not a country song!
The thing is, these difficult experiences brought me to understand the power of beauty – of seeking beauty – as balm for the soul.
Beauty will save us.
My most recent challenges are still to close for me to fully understand their gifts. For now I wait, I listen, I watch, and I send butterflies. Because butterflies will always make us smile.
Hugs and butterflies to you,
~Teresa~
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