“The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious” - Einstein
As a coach and psychotherapist, I often have conversations with clients about looking at life as a series of experiences that are part of an unfolding journey. This point comes up when I hear them talk about things are not moving fast enough, wanting to get rid of a feeling or situation as fast as possible because it was uncomfortable, and looking for instant gratification.
Do you read a novel and turn to the last page for the ending before finishing the story? We have become impatient people with a low threshold for discomfort. As soon as something comes up that we don’t like, we see problems that must be solved and eliminated NOW.
I admit there are times when I would like things to move faster than they are. The more I struggle against the pace of things or what I’m experiencing in the present moment, good or bad, the more frustrated and stressed out I become. Some of my most greatest insights and growth has occurred when I let go of resisting what I was experiencing to just “be” with whatever was happening. Some of my greatest joys have come from those times when I stopped long enough to feel all the gifts and blessing in my life with gratitude and appreciation.
What’s the hurry to get to the next moment? In the haste to move things along, you might be missing some great insights and experiences that aren’t immediately apparent. The key is allowing the feelings of peace to co-exist with the discomfort. Is it possible? You bet!
~ The relationships that seem to be the most difficult can teach you the tons about love, compassion, and forgiveness
~ Receiving help and support from others might initially bring discomfort that leads to feeling greater self-worth and love
~ The painful experience you want to get rid of might help you find a strength and courage you never knew you had
~ The desire that didn’t happen fast enough might manifest in a new form that is even better than you could have imagined at a time that is more perfect for you
~ The times when fears and anxieties are high can become powerful experiences that help to deepen trust and faith in yourself, others, humanity and the Divine
Every experience you judge to be good or bad has contributed to the person you have become. Every experience has a purpose and meaning even when you have no idea what that is. It’s a matter of your attitude and perspective.
Look at some of your most difficult life situations from the viewpoint of a healing and growth opportunity rather than a problem or punishment.
What have they taught you about yourself that can help you today?
What value can you take from those experiences positively?
How has that person or situation been a gift and blessing for you? Helping you to feel compassion, practice patience, find your voice and speak up, develop your inner strength, deepen your faith…?
Imagine looking at your life as a series of invitations to be fully alive in each moment. See those situations that stretch you out of your comfort zone as healing and growth opportunities - blessings in disguise. Savor the people and moments that bring you joy. Slow down and bring your focus out of the past and future to the present moment to appreciate and receive the daily gifts that come your way.
Enjoy the journey with all of the bumps and blessings!
Life’s A Journey Not A Race Or An Event - To learn more about this author, visit Lorraine Cohen's Website.
Like this article? Share it with your friends
 |
Related Articles |
|
 Winning the Success Race
|
| |
Do you know what ***really*** differentiates the winners from the losers in this metaphorical race we call “business success”? Intelligence? Money? Luck? Influence? Is it ...? These assets can certainly enhan...
|
|
The Way of the Guerrilla
|
| |
 The goals of the 21st century guerrilla entrepreneur: work that is satisfying, enough money to enjoy freedom from worry about it, health good enough to take for granted, a bonding with others where you give and rece...
|
|
Run Your Own Race—At Your Own Pace
|
| |
Don't let other set the pace for your life. Honor your abilities and your goals in order to get ahead in life and in business.
|
|
How To Plan An Online Business Event
|
| |
Creating free publicity for yourself is a great way to spread word about your online business and to draw more people to visit your website. Some of these visitors may turn into customers so having a well-planned an...
|
|
Tips for the Novice Traveler
|
| |
So you've gotten the call. You are going to be traveling for your business and you are a novice. Maybe you've done it last year, but that was last year...
|
 |
Related Businesses - Evan Elite Authors |
|
The Evan Elite Authors program is currently in beta phase. For details please contact us.
|
|
|
Lorraine Cohen
(Visit Lorraine's Website)
Rev. Dr. Lorraine Cohen, President of
Powerfull Living, brings more than 20
years experience in personal, business and
spiritual coaching, psychological
counseling, and sales to thousands of
spiritually-minded business owners,
entrepreneurs, and leaders from a wide
range of industries.
Recognized as a cutting-edge expert in her
field, Lorraine coaches people to have
greater business success and personal
happiness in their life. An expert in
breaking through fear and removing
barriers to success, she shows people how
to get unstuck; to break through the
confusion and roadblocks so that they move
forward in all areas of their life.
media guest, and workshop leader engaging
audiences on business development,
personal transformation and spirituality
topics. Visit www.power
full-living.biz to learn more about
Lorraine’s services, success products, and
programs. Receive her free report ‘5
Secrets to Attracting Everything You
Want!”
|
|
|
|
![[Get Copyright Permissions]](http://license.icopyright.net/images/icopy-w.gif){kind=small}
