This week, I felt the surge of struggle...and then strength. I don't quite know how to describe that moment, but it happens to all of us, which is why I posted this on my Facebook page:
'A problem that causes us anguish is exactly what we need. It is the opportunity we have been waiting for. This is hard at the time, but anything good takes some mental effort.'
The so-called problems have been forcing me to take a step back and reevaluate a few things in my life right now, think about my priorities, and what my orignal goals are--put things into perspective, you might say.
When these things in life happen, I always keep my eyes open for what I call The Signs. You know, that little nudge in the right direction. It could be during a conversation with a friend; it could be something you read in a book or on a blog; it could be a song you hear, or a literal sign posted on a bus downtown.
This week, it came to me in a few things; one was in the form of a phone call that a meeting had been arranged for me to personally interview Jack Canfield, the co-founder of The Chicken Soup for the Soul books, who is only in town for two days! How awesome is that? Now I have something in common with Oprah and Larry King Live, who also sat for a telecast chat with him. :)
After an hour, I realized he said nothing new--it was all stuff I had heard before but maybe needed to hear repeated. Like the signs, telling me to stay on track, focused, passionate about what I love and live for.
So yes--I was inspired, encouraged, strengthened.
I love life's little surprises.
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