Author: Jim Gohrick (Page 11 of 160)

It can be said 10,000 different ways, but the truth is we always learn more when we’re uncomfortable. There is nothing new we can discover by being in a place where there’s absolutely no resistance.

This is why we must always consider choosing to be in some sort of discomfort. Let’s make it a habit. Maybe we can come to a higher understanding of the big picture and where it will take us. Growthville.

We always feel better about ourselves after the challenge has been faced and we decide to commit. Discomfort equals growth. Growth gives us perspective. Perspective enlightens us and ultimately we find wisdom.

Who wouldn’t want that?!

This can be a challenge to remember. Whether things are breaking our way or we’re struggling through our day.

The current situation and circumstances are always temporary. No matter how we may define them – good or bad. As sure as the weather will never remain the same, so too will our scene.

We can always give our best efforts to change the tide if we don’t like what’s happening, but wherever we are, it won’t last.

In our ever-changing world, nothing remains forever. Maybe that will give us a bit of relief and/or help us to appreciate the here and now.

There is nothing in this world that we find precious in our lives, without the threat of it being lost forever in an instant.

I use to think that by not reacting to a situation, I was not engaged in my life. That I was giving up or numb to it all. As I’ve got more life experiences behind me, I realize that’s not the truth.

The truth is that I can allow a situation to unfold in front of me as an observer without getting all worked up about it. Or stressing myself out because I’m trying to control the outcome. I can’t. It doesn’t work.

So instead, I can remain centered and allow the world to unfold in front of me how it does. I will figure it out. I always have. Why should today be any different. And you will too. Most importantly, without losing our minds.

Whenever I find myself judging someone for their behavior without knowing the entire story, I feel like $#!+. That’s the truth. It always comes back to bite me in the @$$.

Why are we so eager to burn someone else to the ground before looking in the mirror? I suppose that’s human nature. It’s always easier to ‘fix’ someone else rather than work on ourselves.

The irony is this: if we all just stayed in our lane and took care of our own issues – our own faults – we’d all be more mentally, physically and emotionally healthy, which in turn would cause us to treat everyone around us with a bit more patience, Love and empathy.

And whenever I do treat others with a bit more Love, patience and kindness, I never regret it.

What say you?