THE GIFT OF PROBLEMS ONE OF MY MOST POPULAR BOOKS IS ENTITLED THE ULTIMATE GIFT. It is a novel that deals with discovering the 12 gifts that make our lives complete and fulfilled. Readers instantly understand the Gift of Family, the Gift of Friends, the Gift of Money, etc. The one gift that baffles most people at first glance is the Gift of Problems. It is important that we realize that in every tragedy and in every problem, there is a potential gift and a seed of greater good. This is what I call the adversity advantage. While tragedies such as the terrorist attacks of 9/ 11 have caused great pain and suffering, there are potential benefits that can come from the devastation. Who among us did not feel closer to friends and family? Who among us did not feel more patriotic and a heightened sense of pride in our country? Who among us has not come to value the job done by police, fire, and emergency workers? The damage is done. There is nothing any of us can do to reverse the death and destruction. What we can do is commit ourselves to moving forward with a new sense of appreciation for the life we live and the freedoms we have. Those who tried through senseless acts to destroy our spirit and our freedom have, instead, rekindled an even deeper appreciation for these things among all freedom-seeking and peace-loving people around the world. When we think about the adversity advantage, it is important to remember that the adversity carries no automatic benefit with it, but our reaction to the adversity can make all the difference. For every person you can show me defeated by circumstances, I will show you another individual facing the same circumstances who has turned the adversity into an advantage and moves forward as a better, stronger person with a heightened sense of destiny for their life. Today, begin to look for the adversity advantage in the current circumstances. Today’s the day! Stovall, Jim (2014-08-19). Wisdom for Winners: A Millionaire Mindset (Kindle Locations 532-550). Sound Wisdom. Kindle Edition.
Posted on: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 12:12:17 +0000
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