Enjoying The Twists

Good Morning,

Work (and life overall!) can be a never ending source of frustration,
insights and growth. With each day and each event we are given the
opportunity "to try". Whether we succeed or fail is irrelevant if we
always learn something in the process. I had a very special teacher
in college who encouraged us to make mistakes, for that would be one
of the best times and ways of learning. How right she was and that
opportunity is always present to us in the moments of our lives.

Sometimes you must get it wrong before you can know how to get it
right. Often, short-term disappointment is a necessary step on the
path to long-term fulfillment.
When things fail to go according to plan, all is not lost. Mistakes,
surprises and distractions can bring their own unique and valuable
possibilities.

If you were unable to get the results you intended, don't waste a lot
of time being angry, resentful or disappointed. Instead, look for the
new set of opportunities with which you've been presented. If the
first ship sails without you, that could very likely turn out to be a
blessing. For the voyage on the next ship can end up being better
than you could ever have previously imagined.

Don't put a lot of energy into judging, after the fact, whether a
particular outcome is desirable or not. Put your energy into finding
ways to move forward from the current situation.
The road to fulfillment is never a straight line. Learn to navigate
the twists and turns, and you'll find something of value in every
result.

Peace and Love, Jim