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When it’s Time to change your Perspective

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Reading this saying often reminds me of another famous one, “when life gives you lemons – make some lemonade.” But what is the purpose of taking things such as lemons or cactus, and changing them into something different? Maybe it’s a matter of one’s perspective.

We often go through life with a limited point of view. We take in the world around us, the things that we experience, the people that we encounter with one pair of glasses. We form our judgments, perceptions, ideas, and beliefs with what we have been taught, or conditioned to believe is the truth. But how often do we challenge these world views? How often do we take the time to take off our old dusty glasses, and replace them with new ones?

Life is not perfect, and the road is not easy. Yet, it is during our most trying times that we must remember to look for the good in every situation. There is always something to learn, something to glean that can help us with the next fazes and hurdles in our lives. There is wisdom to gain that can be passed on to those around us – who may need to hear from someone going through the same tough times as we are.

So I have a challenge for you. Can you see the good in the midst of a storm? Can you find the truth in a sea of lies? Can you look at a cactus without sitting on it? I think that if you can, you will find that life can be much brighter than what you may have originally thought.