Even Fire Can’t Fizzle Your Attitude
Bad things happen to people all the time. Sometimes, very bad things happen. Just a week before her wedding, my daughter’s house burned to the ground. They lost everything -almost everything. They kept the most important things: their lives, their health, and, of course, their attitude. I was so proud of my daughter’s resolve. She didn’t allow the tragedy of the fire to extinguish her positive focus on her future.
Everyone I know was horrified when they learned about the fire assumed we’d cancel. “How can you deal with going through a wedding now?” But I was ecstatic to go on with our plans. My Daughter and new son-in-law were safe. I was excited that I would be able to dance at their wedding. I was excited to celebrate the marriage and life.
Everything that seems like a setback can be an opportunity in disguise. Take a deep breath and recognize this in the moment. Stay focused. A broken relationship could be an opportunity to meet someone new. Losing a job could be an opportunity to change the course and find the job you have always really wanted. A burned house could be an opportunity to start over fresh.
Your lesson for the day: Think about your current challenges. Are they as bad as having everything burned-keepsakes, wedding gifts- find the positive. Are they hidden opportunities? Can you turn them into opportunities? Never lose your positive attitude, no matter what happens. Opportunity is everywhere.
