Are the stars aligned today or what? I got this in an email today and it came at a time when I needed it the most. A great reminder for me...
What you really learn from hardships:
"Perhaps you think this isn't very ‘positive' sounding, but I find it helps people (patients and friends) put hardship, which is inevitable, to good use," says Richard. "People can use their suffering either to gain character or become bitter. The ones who choose bitterness live a long, slow death. The ones who choose character truly live." Richard is right on the money. Happiness and sadness don't happen to us--they come from within. The story of your life will be written with or without your help. The next chapter is happening while you read this. Will you wait to see what it says later, or will you help write it?
Quote:
Suffering is the tuition one pays for a character degree.
- Richard M. Rayner, M.D., SparkPeople member
Side Note from Me:
Well, I'm no stranger to hardship! I've been through more than many people my age can even begin to fathom. I've lived through experiences that people in their 80's haven't experienced, but I've always tried to hold onto the "If God brings you to it. He'll bring you through it." My Character? I hope is a good one. I try to be upbeat and positive. I will be honest and say I've been cynical and sarcastic and yes, even a bit pessimistic at times when my Faith has waned a bit, but I've always managed to beat it back and find my strength, with the Lords help of course.
I think this note came to my inbox today as a sign that this particular hardship my family and I are going through is maybe coming to an end. I like thinking that anyway... Lord knows He's put us through a major trial this time around. It is my biggest hope that this is the start to the end of our suffering for this round and we might actually be able to have a break. We might actually be able to pull ourselves out of this pit. Until the next trial He deems necessary to test us with. Let us pray 'tis so! :)
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