Enjoying The Twists

Work (and life overall!) can be a never ending source of frustration, insights and growth. With each day and each event we are given the opportunity "to try". Whether we succeed or fail is irrelevant if we always learn something in the process. I had a very special teacher in college who encouraged us to make mistakes, for that would be one of the best times and ways of learning. How right she was and that opportunity is always present to us in the moments of our lives. Sometimes you must get it wrong before you can know how to get it right. Often, short-term disappointment is a necessary step on the path to long-term fulfillment. When things fail to go according to plan, all is not lost. Mistakes, surprises and distractions can bring their own unique and valuable possibilities. If you were unable to get the results you intended, don't waste a lot of time being angry, resentful or disappointed. Instead, look for the new set of opportunities with which you've been presented. If the first ship sails without you, that could very likely turn out to be a blessing. For the voyage on the next ship can end up being better than you could ever have previously imagined. Don't put a lot of energy into judging, after the fact, whether a particular outcome is desirable or not. Put your energy into finding ways to move forward from the current situation. The road to fulfillment is never a straight line. Learn to navigate the twists and turns, and you'll find something of value in every result. Peace and Love, Jim