{"id":876,"date":"2011-06-15T00:42:20","date_gmt":"2011-06-15T04:42:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/haveamagnificentday\/?p=876"},"modified":"2011-06-15T00:50:42","modified_gmt":"2011-06-15T04:50:42","slug":"grin-and-bear-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/haveamagnificentday\/2011\/06\/grin-and-bear-it.html","title":{"rendered":"Grin and Bear It!"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_877\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-877\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/haveamagnificentday\/files\/2011\/06\/grin-and-bear-it-pictures.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-877\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/85\/2011\/06\/grin-and-bear-it-pictures-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-877\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&quot;Grizzly&quot;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\">Sometimes things are just tough.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000080\">As much as you want to be positive and full of good energy and activity, life\u00a0can be\u00a0so challenging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\">Maybe\u00a0the situation is\u00a0related to\u00a0health, relationship, family, work, or financial.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000080\">Maybe the stress seems unbearable and\u00a0you are at the end of your rope.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\">There is a saying that God only gives us\u00a0as\u00a0much as\u00a0we can handle.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000080\">It is in these moments that a breakthrough happens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\">Somehow, someway a helping hand is offered, a friend shows up or a solution comes to light.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000080\">In the eleventh hour grace appears.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\">During these tough times and challenging moments do your best to persevere.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000080\">Do your best to grin and bear it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\">We are living in some of the most difficult economic times that our generation has ever experienced.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000080\">Along with the financial hardships come all types of mental, emotional and physical stress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\">Give yourself a break, give yourself a little extra slack and grace.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000080\">Do the same for others&#8230;..a smile goes a long way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\">Sometimes just allowing things to be and taking a deep breath or two helps.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000080\">It is during these times that you find your true faith, trust and courage.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000080\">It is during these times that you discover your real friends.<br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"color: #000080\">&#8220;Sometimes in the winds of change\u00a0you find your true destiny.&#8221;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\">So many people are going through major growth lessons, challenges and stress.<br \/>\nDig deep and find a way to give a helping hand, whether it is a smile, a kind word or deed.<br \/>\nThe smallest kindness can make a profound difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #000080\">You have within you\u00a0unlimited potential for good.<\/span><\/em><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"color: #000080\">You have tremendous power and ability to make a difference.<\/span><\/em><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"color: #000080\">Do whatever you can in this moment&#8230;&#8230;.do your best.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\">&#8220;There comes a time, when we need a helping hand.<br \/>\nWe are the world, we are the children,<br \/>\nWe are the ones that make a better day, just you and me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>take a listen&#8230;.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xy1gp3F5NhY\">http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xy1gp3F5NhY<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\">blessings,<br \/>\n\ud83d\ude42 Lee<br \/>\n<em>The Mega Coach<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes things are just tough. 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