“Whenever something negative happens to you, there is a deep lesson concealed within it.” -Eckhart Tolle
Things might not happen for a reason, but we can always find a reason to move on enriched.
We can let disappointments devastate us, or we can move on in humility, finding opportunities within the hardship.
We can let frustrations consume us, or we can foster a sense of peace and balance, choosing not to live in a constant state or reaction to our circumstances.
We can let dissatisfaction gnaw away at our spirits, assuming it’s too late to create life as we want to experience it, or we can live powerfully in the now, choosing every day to do something that makes us feel fulfilled.
These are the options we’re given in life—to drown in our sorrow about what we can’t control, or soar in the possibilities of everything we can.
What do you choose today?
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About Lori Deschene
Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha. She started the site after struggling with depression, bulimia, c-PTSD, and toxic shame so she could recycle her former pain into something useful and inspire others do the same. She recently created the Breaking Barriers to Self-Care eCourse to help people overcome internal blocks to meeting their needs—so they can feel their best, be their best, and live their best possible life. If you’re ready to start thriving instead of merely surviving, you can learn more and get instant access here.
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