Sometimes when we take a step back or take a little time, bad news can be easier to bear. Once in a while, we even see that SOME “bad news” turns out to be hiding an unexpected “gift.” If we think about it for a few minutes, I bet we can all think of some current events where that is true.
When “bad news” comes our way next, let’s try to take a moment. Take a breath and remember what Napoleon Hill said:
“Opportunity often comes in disguised in the form of misfortune or temporary defeat.”
There’s actually some good news hiding in there. Let’s try to take time to JUST BREATHE and look for the good news.
During the first week of summer (in the northern hemisphere) our minds might be full of plans for a trip to the beach, a camping excursion, vacation, or weddings. It’s the season for popsicles, picnics, and popcorn at the bandstand on a buggy, muggy night. The swooning woodwinds and blaring trumpets occasionally accompanied by the […]
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