I was astonished when I began to appreciate my defeats, downturns and disappointments. As I began to perceive my misfortunes in a brighter light, I had to admit that “good” and “bad” events were getting harder and harder to tell apart. Lately, it seems that bad things are merely those which I’m not yet prepared to handle effectively – and it also seems that they present themselves in order to help me increase my competence.
From: A Little Book of Forgiveness by D. Patrick Miller
REFLECTION:
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Looking back, is there a “bad” thing that occurred that resulted in a new and amazing life change for you? Write about it.
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What is a “bad” thing that is happening now that you can see differently. Write about it.