What do you when everything you have been trying seems to be failing?
I think everyone at some point in life goes through these seasons. That day week, month maybe year where it feels like everything just seems to be going wrong. Or maybe just not quite the way you planned.
And often it can come in the very midst of this holiday supposedly “most festive time of year” that can end up not feeling very festive.
What if failing was ok?
Ever heard the saying “when life gives you lemons make lemonade?”
My guess would be someone somewhere said it to you in a challenging life situation and you wanted to maybe squeeze those lemon juices back in their eyes…maybe that is just me.
I too, am challenged by this thought. Probably a lot more that I like to admit.
There are times in life that we all are.
Here’s a thought: what if failing was the very sign that you are truly living and playing to win this game of life.
I bet your thinking ok I want to really play but how do I take lives challenges and make them wins?
Great question!
Here’s 3 Simple Steps to making those lemons into lemonade:
1. Learn from those lemons. Don’t allow them to overwhelm you and hold tight to the truth that you do know… Who you are, what your good at, who loves you and what you love even if those things feel like they are waining. Ask yourself what are things I am are great at even in the midst of challenge. Write them down and rehearse them!
2. Love who you are and what you are called to do no matter what life throws at you. That’s right we are each called to something unique. Everyone may not understand what you do. That is ok. Be ok with it. Even if your not 100% at what that is when you look at your passions some of that will come out. Embrace that. Do you.
3. Laugh often. A merry heart can go a long way. A good laugh can cure many ailments. Ever been going through somethings really challenging and been around a small child? Their ability to find joy and laughter in the simplest of things has the freedom to bring a lightness and clarity to you as well.
In reality it’s about keeping going. Staying on the move. Not stopping.
Do not respond to that inner voice that wants you to stop because they don’t know if you will succeed. Continue on even if you need to put lemons and lemonade in front of you daily as a reminder to keep going.
We can do this… let’s GO!
Live life to the fullest!
Camille Paterson
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