Point to positive

We’ve all heard the saying, “There are no guarantees in life.” But there is one certainty: Grief will change you. The real question is, how can you harness this change for the better?

Understanding that there is a 100% chance that grief will change you. Why not make it for the better?

Success, love and health are aspirations we all strive for, yet there are no assurances they’ll be ours. On the other hand, grief and adversity are inevitable companions on our life’s journeys. It’s not a matter of if, but when we encounter them.

So, if these challenges are unavoidable, why not find a healthy way to incorporate them into our success?

This is not a blog about butterflies and finding your happy place. I’m not going to tell you to be happy. Happiness comes in ebbs and flows. I’m suggesting you strive for better through the darkness, tears, and uncertainty. It’s only human to want to block out the bad moments and celebrate the good ones. Well, it’s time to turn this upside down.

Pay attention to your pain. Have a long cry, accept your anger, and notice your change in perspective. I journaled during this time of my life for reference, but it’s up to you. Whether you write it down or simply reflect, pay close attention to this period in your life. What may seem like a time of weakness is, in reality, a forging of strength. A more profound, resilient version of you is emerging.

Take the struggles from the lowest moments in your life, turn them into power, and strive for the highest moments in your life.

Pain ▸ Progress ▸ Power