Tag Archives: Persistence

Sometimes the worst things turn out to be the best things

Isn’t it funny how sometimes the adversity we experience that we thought was the worst thing that could possibly happen, turns out to be the best thing that could have happened!  I’ve known so many people who went through an excruciatingly devastating event in their lives….even to the point of losing everything, just to emerge happier, more authentic and finding more meaning from their downfall than they could have imagined. I was thinking about this last night watching the Grammy Awards.  Adele won 6 Grammys last night for her song and album about a relationship that broke her heart.  She talks openly about this when interviewed, how she writes songs about love and love gone wrong.  She channeled her heartache into growing and overcoming.  From her song writing she has emerged victorious in her resolve to move on better than ever.

Discover the answers in the misfortunes that happen to you, and know it is exactly where you are meant to be.  There is something here in this storm of life that you need to know, something that needs to change, or a new you that needs to emerge.  Learn and grow from your challenges instead of letting them own you.  You are worth it.

You Have to Take Risks

“You have to take risks…ask a good looking man for his phone number, send the resume to your dream job, buy a lottery ticket…life doesn’t happen unless you take chances.  You won’t get a second chance so you open yourself up to the possibility”

Terry Hatcher

Always Aim High

“It would break my heart if, in falling short of my goal, I, in any way, discouraged any of you from pursuing yours.  When you stumble, keep the faith.  And when you’re knocked down, get right back up and never listen to anyone who says you can’t or shouldn’t go on.   Always aim high, work hard and care deeply about what you believe in.  You need to work hard for what still can be…have optimism and confidence for the days ahead.  Time is too precious. None of us can go it alone.  The dreams you share are worth fighting for”

 Hillary Clinton, 2008 Presidential Convention

Persistence

“Persistence is knowing that in the face of a thousand reasons to be discouraged, you choose to carry on no matter how seemingly hopeless the present situation may seem.  The power of persistence is required especially when you’re dealing with intense, emotionally devastating circumstances or difficult things that have stacked up all at once” 

Chris Attwood and Janet Bray Attwood