Inspiration :: Value
December 29, 2006
“Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.”
Albert Einstein
German born American physicist (1879-1955)
Inspiration :: Daring
December 28, 2006
“It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.”
Seneca
Roman dramatist + philosopher (3 B.C.E. - C.E. 65)
Inspiration :: Difficulties
December 27, 2006
“If all difficulties were known at the onset of a journey, most of us would never start out at all”
Dan Rather
Television anchorman (b. 1931)
Inspiration :: Thinking
December 26, 2006
“Whether you think you can or think you can’t - you are right.”
Henry Ford
Automobile pioneer (1863-1947)
Personal Problems Were the Best Holiday Gift I Have Ever Recieved
December 21, 2006
“There is nothing the body suffers that the soul may not profit by.”
George Meredith
British writer + poet (1828-1909)
As I look back on the most intense year of my life, I find there are two ways I could tell you about it. Here’s one way, and it’s all true:
I moved into the home of my dreams only to wonder how the hell we would continue to pay for it. My husband crumbled under the pressure of self-hatred and guilt and let his addictions take over his mind. My children witnessed the worst sides of both of their parents come out in full force as bitter fighting and anger ensued. I told my husband I was divorcing him. I left a high-paying job to start up a business making a fraction of what I used to make. We had to borrow money to make ends meet. And my business is nowhere near bringing in the revenue I want it to bring in.
Yet, that is NOT how I look back on 2006. In fact, 2006 was the best year of my life. Want to know why?
Because in 2006 we moved into our dream home and renovated it, and every month we have paid the mortgage on time. My husband conquered his inner demons to finally find the strong, confident, amanzing man I always knew he was capable of being. My marraige is closer than it has ever been before. My children have grown more mature and self-confident as they have witnessed their parents make lemonade from lemons this year. I finally took the biggest leap of faith in my life to pursue my dreams, which has brought me more happiness than I could have ever anticipated. And my business is finally close to bringing in revenue that matches my old salary.
I could have allowed myself to crumble under all that happened in 2006. But instead, I chose to allow my soul to profit from the experiences, turning my biggest problems into my biggest assets.
So how about you? What did you overcome in 2006? If you were to pick one problem that actually turned out to be the biggest gift you have ever received, what would it be?
Happy Holidays everyone, and I look forward to growing with you in 2007!