A fresh perspective
By Pose123
@Pose123 (21635)
Canada
April 9, 2009 6:09pm CST
When we feel overwhelmed by the scope of our troubles, we may want to think of other people who have turned adversity into triumph. We often gain a fresh perspective when we remember others who have overcome larger obstacles. It can be inspiring to hear of their victories, helping us remember that there is always light at the end of every tunnel. It is during our darkest hours that we sometimes need to remind ourselves that we don’t have to feel helpless. We have within and around us the resources to find a solution to any problem. Lets remember too that if a solution or choice we make doesn’t work, we are always free to try another. When we believe that can get through anything,we always will.
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@whywiki (6066)
• Canada
10 Apr 09
I used to let things get me down but you are so right no matter how bad it seems there are people in the world a lot less fortunate than me so I count my blessings and say to myself it will all work out in the end and it usually does.
@Mirita (2668)
• United States
10 Apr 09
Believe or not, the problem or the solution are always
the same. The problem is sustained by our point of
view and the solution depends on our point of view.
The fear of change, the fear of criticism ,and the fear
of failure are always creating obstacles in our path.
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@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
10 Apr 09
There is always a light at the end of every tunnel, but all too often its the Train. However don't despair, because there are fast trains, slow trains and antique trains. If you are thinking of throwing yourself on the tracks you'd best pick the fast train, so as to get it over quicker.
" Since I've moved to Suburbia, I've found out the purpose of those railroad timetables! Without them, there would be no way of knowing how late your train is."
~ Gregory Nunn ~
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@prinzcy (32299)
• Malaysia
10 Apr 09
You're right about that. When I feel down and lost, I always think that no matter how hard the situation is, there are others that are more less fortunate than me. I am always luckier in every aspect. I shouldn't be defeat by something as puny as obstacles. That way I'll bounce back and continue fighting my way solving the problem.
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@Anora_Eldorath (6028)
• United States
10 Apr 09
Pose-
So well said. We always have choices, options, and sometimes the best solution may be one we don't very well like but that we need to do for the betterment of our own life.
Namaste-Anora
[i]The happiness of one's own heart alone cannot satisfy the soul; one must try to include, as necessary to one's own happiness, the happiness of others.
Paramahansa Yogananda[/i]
