Overcoming Adversity: Regaining Strength and Hope During Struggle

Do you feel like your inner light is very dark? Do you feel like you're ready to implode with the stress of your adversity? Know that you're not alone, especially in this time of a global financial shift. Many others are experiencing the same kind of adversity that you are - right now. That doesn't make the adversity miraculously disappear, but it can give you a sense of support and community that will help you overcome this adversity and regain strength and hope.nnnUnderstanding AdversitynnChange is difficult for most of us, and facing adversity even more difficult. It's not surprising then that adversity usually means change - change in circumstances or an inner change…or both. For many, the tendency is to ignore the adversity and pretend it doesn't exist. This is one of the biggest mistakes we can make when it comes to dealing with the adversity in our lives.nnAdversity and the obstacles in our path are here to teach us. When we ignore the lesson we're just inviting more of the same - except harder and stronger. It's like refusing to keep up with the maintenance on your car - regular oil changes and scheduled maintenance. The "service engine" light comes on and you ignore it. Your car starts to make unusual sounds and you ignore it. Then, one day when you have a really important meeting, your car just dies on the freeway! You think it's because you have bad luck, but it's really because you ignored the messages.nnWhat else in your life are you ignoring? Your relationships? Your finances? Your health?nnnnA New Approachnn

Every problem is a question trying to ask itself…nEvery question is an answer trying to reveal itself…nEvery answer is an action or way of life trying to show up."nn~ Michael Beckwith, Spiritual Leader - Agape Live

nnFace the adversity in your life head-on and ask better questions:n

- What does this adversity mean - what's the lesson here?n - What course correction do I need to make?n - What habits to I need to change or replace?n - What gift am I ignoring that is trying to express itself?

nnOr maybe the adversity is really just a signal to do something that you've always wanted to do, but never gave yourself permission to do. The world is full of thousands of people that have re-defined their lives while in the midst of personal turmoil - death of a loved one, divorce, financial ruin - the result? Happier, more fulfilling and rewarding lives!nnnnWhen the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get GoingnnYou're a person of power - or rather empowerment. Just like your physical muscles, your empowerment muscle needs exercise. You do this by acting on inspired thought. Remember those great questions you asked? By focusing on the right questions instead of trying to "fix" the problem, insight will now come to you in a way that you'll understand. Acting on that inspired thought not only builds your empowerment muscle, but it will amaze you how life answers come back to you in a miraculous way.nnnnBecomingnnLife is about becoming. Becoming the person you were meant to be, living the life you were meant to live. Adversity comes into our lives to grow us to the next level - to become more of ourselves. nnWhen you approach adversity, not as obstacles in your path but as stepping stones, you open yourself up to your own personal growth and the treasure it holds. The adversity in your life can give birth to a whole new way of living. One that's based in abundance principles instead of scarcity thinking!nnStay awake, stay aware. Never let crisis go to waste.