Its Real
A friend and I talk frequently about the things going on in our lives. When I fuss and complain about my situations, they are able to help me see my life from a different perspective. I return the favor when given the chance.
For both of us -- when on the listening end -- we accept the fact that our friends' feelings are valid because THEY are living through their experience and so, we don't try to explain or encourage the bad things away. Instead, we listen to hear each other's heart.
Life can sometimes be downright tough there's just no way around that reality. We feel like our feet are in quicksand or we're running in concrete shoes with a mule tied to our backs. If we're being stuck by blow after blow, those are real feelings and should not be ignored.
Bad experiences help us to find a strength to move on to new levels of our lives. If we accept them for just what they are (character REVEALERS) without letting them consume us, the lessons we learn will level the ground before us so that we can build the life we envision. This does not mean there won't be woes ahead but there is always hope for better if we don't stop when we're at our worst.
For both of us -- when on the listening end -- we accept the fact that our friends' feelings are valid because THEY are living through their experience and so, we don't try to explain or encourage the bad things away. Instead, we listen to hear each other's heart.
Today's Inspiration
Accept the Bad for what it is: A Strength Builder
Life can sometimes be downright tough there's just no way around that reality. We feel like our feet are in quicksand or we're running in concrete shoes with a mule tied to our backs. If we're being stuck by blow after blow, those are real feelings and should not be ignored.
Bad experiences help us to find a strength to move on to new levels of our lives. If we accept them for just what they are (character REVEALERS) without letting them consume us, the lessons we learn will level the ground before us so that we can build the life we envision. This does not mean there won't be woes ahead but there is always hope for better if we don't stop when we're at our worst.
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