In this economy it is likely that we will find ourselves with lots of lemons (metaphorically speaking). The financial issues, the joblessness and the constant worry of uncertainty around the corner. At times it may feel that everything in our lives is going wrong? As soon as the day is over we try to sigh a breath of relief and look forward to the next day but then BAM, SPLAT, POW there it is another unfortunate event adding to our pile of lemons.
Okay, so there are three ways you can look at a time like this.
1. Sulk. “Woe is me, my life sucks and I just can’t take it.” Well, this is a way to handle things but it does not take you to a positive place it only drags you deeper into that negative and sour mood.
2. Keep Your Head Up. “And This Too Shall Pass” If you think about every bad situation in your life the commonality is that you got through it. You made it to the other side, sure you may have been bruised but you wound up standing tall shortly thereafter and moving forward with your life. Possibly with a greater sense of self confidence or even a greater understanding of who you really are.
3. Get Ready For Something Special. “The Joy of Peaks and Valleys” There are rough times in our lives but inevitably those times pass and lead to joyous occasions of accomplishment, delightful surprises and new found direction and opportunities that exceed our wildest dreams.
I must admit that I have dabbled in all 3 strategies, my smile was turned upside down, I was irritable and cranky (not my best presentation, sorry for those that felt the cold shoulder and missed my warming smile and my cornball jokes/mannerisms) I also worked on keeping my head up (went back and forth from stage 2 to stage 1 a few times) but I finally arrived in stage 3. It is certainly a better place.
So, make the effort to take your lemons and turn them into lemonade. Who knows, you may find that this small effort can make life a whole lot sweeter for yourself and those around you.
Until Next Time …
