Breathing Room

I learned through the years that life isn’t always easy. But if you’re always looking at the bad, you will miss the good. I have come to realize though, that just like when finding the silver lining, there is a beauty in the storms.  You have to embrace them. They are a blessing in disguise. How would you know the morning if you never knew the midnight?

Some of my worst moments in life have prepared me for greater. It is the pressing that brings forth the oil of gladness, joy, and fruitfulness beyond measure.    I consciously changed my way of thinking.... I chose what I leaned into. I leaned out and allowed many things to pass me by. All things are not meant for me to conquer. Nor do I allow those things to overtake me. During my toughest times,my resilience was brought to the surface. Tough times are hard times. Tough times are sad times. Tough times are lonely times. It is a period of reconnecting, rejuvenation, restoration,redefining, and refinement. I wouldn’t want to repeat those hard times but as I look back over my life. I’m so thankful for them and who I’ve become. Because of difficult times I’m now more sensitive to the world around me and what’s happening! My eyes are open and I can see things more clearly and hopefully learn the lesson that’s    hidden in troubled times. There’s ALWAYS a lesson!!!! I lo...