Today, I read a quote from Ryan Holiday that illustrates the power of gratitude and how it can completely transform situations:
- “That troublesome client—thank you, it’s helping me develop better boundaries.
- That traffic jam—thank you, it gave me time to call my wife and have a nice, meandering conversation.
- That rejection email—thank you, it forced me to reevaluate and improve my work.
- The political realities of our time–thank you, it’s a chance to test myself, to really stick to what I believe in.
- That loss—thank you, for reminding me of what truly matters in life.”
I liked it so much, I thought I’d reflect on and add a perspective shifter to five situations I’m finding hard in my own life:
- Thrown out back—thank you, it’s forcing me to spend more time strategizing how I care for and strengthen such a crucial part of my body.
- Wasted time spend on social media—thank you, for reminding me of the importance of being totally logged out of apps.
- A steady decrease in subscriber count—thank you, for forcing me to think more creatively about sharing my work.
- Lonely nights—thank you, for giving me ample time to read, write, create, recharge, and explore my inner depths.
- Family health scares—thank you, for reminding me of the preciousness of life and to not take any moments together for granted.
…Your turn. Reflect on five situations you’ve been having a hard time with. Is there a perspective that could transform each of them for you?
P.s. ICYMI you can read the best of what I posted to MoveMe Quotes last week here.