{"id":10406,"date":"2014-09-24T00:00:02","date_gmt":"2014-09-24T04:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/haveamagnificentday\/?p=10406"},"modified":"2014-09-24T00:51:07","modified_gmt":"2014-09-24T04:51:07","slug":"opportunity-for-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/haveamagnificentday\/2014\/09\/opportunity-for-growth.html","title":{"rendered":"Opportunity for Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Fly<\/a>\u201cHardship, in forcing us to exercise greater patience and forbearance in daily life, actually makes us stronger and more robust.\u00a0 From the daily experience of hardship comes a greater capacity to accept difficulties without losing our sense of inner calm.\u00a0 Of course, I do not advocate seeking out hardship as a way of life, but merely wish to suggest that, if you relate to it constructively, it can bring greater inner strength and fortitude.\u201d<\/em>
\nDalai Lama<\/p>\n

At times, life brings pain and discomfort.\u00a0 In our toughest moments, we are blessed with our greatest opportunity for growth and transcendence.<\/span><\/p>\n

By not resisting life and the way the moment shows up, we transcend it.\u00a0 Discover the wisest and greatest outcomes.\u00a0 Turn disadvantages into advantages.<\/span>\u00a0 Turn lemons into lemonade.<\/span><\/p>\n

The key is not necessarily doing something different; it is being different.\u00a0 Be your Highest Self.\u00a0 Live as an immortal, Spiritual Being.<\/span><\/p>\n

Allow life to be the way it is, let go and do not resist it or try to change it.\u00a0 Use the situation to empower yourself and take your best action at the most appropriate time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Observe the situation.\u00a0 Find ways to discover advantages in your disadvantages.\u00a0 Be creative and curious\u2026..like a child.\u00a0 There are opportunities within every problem.\u00a0 Turn frustration into fascination.<\/span>
\n
\nComplaining does not help and it wastes our vital energy and resources while attracting negativity.\u00a0 Let go and allow what is to be the way it is.\u00a0 Respond rather than react. Observe without judgment.\u00a0 Discover what is happening and what is best for all involved in this moment.\u00a0 With clarity the decision actually presents itself; take the appropriate action.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can grow, transform and be successful from exactly where you are now.\u00a0 Use whatever challenges you have as opportunities for growth and development.\u00a0 The greater the challenge, the greater the potential success or triumph!\u00a0 What an opportunity!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

This moment is your point of greatest power.\u00a0 What is happening must happen, so make the best out of it.\u00a0 Make the highest and best choices for you, your family and your team.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Rise above the storm of human events and circumstances in your heart and consciousness and soar like an eagle.\u00a0 Create miracles!<\/span><\/p>\n

Be a Champion of Optimism!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

smiles,<\/span>
\n \ud83d\ude42 Lee<\/span>
\nThe MEGA Coach<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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