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Blogs by Barbara J Henry
A Life Interrupted 7/15/2014 12:44:01 PM
Interruptions can be good or bad; it all depends on the attitude taken toward them.
Life is filled with unexpected happenings; sometimes the things that happen are good.Many times,however,they cause havoc in our lives.Although interruptions can be good or bad,their negative or positive effect depends on the attitude we take toward them,and with the wrong attitude,even the best things can be considered bad.
Attitude, or how we perceive and handle the unexpected, determines our success or failure in the challenge.
True,somethings are genuinely challenging,and it takes quite some time for us to get our balance,but even while we are 'reeling' from the unexpected, there is something we can do to regain a clear perspective.
The first thing I try to do when set backs occur is to see what I could have done differently; I ask myself this question: What could I have done better,differently?
Is there a lesson I failed to learn in a past situation?
I also pray and ask God the same question(s),and then I wait for His answer; it always comes,and with it comes clarity, and a new focus.
Life is filled with uncertainties,and oftentimes they scatter our thoughts and our well laid plans, but we can learn and grow from them when we allow them to teach us what we need to know.
Seeking help from others who have had similar "interruptions" is also rewarding because they can help us remain hopeful; their presence, and input, let us know that there is indeed "light at the end of the tunnel," and because this is so, we can move forward slowly,but with a steady pace.
What is it that has interrupted your life,your balance?
Try to see it from a different angle or perspective so that you can get the blessing(s) it has for you. Remember: It's all about attitude!
WHAT TO DO NEXT?
* Determine to view/see the interruption you are currently
experiencing from a different perspective;
* Ask yourself this question: What can I learn from this
interruption?
* Talk to others who have had similar interruptions,and get
their advice;
* Pray and ask God to help you get/keep the right attitude
in the situation;
* Grow and Shine!
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