Everyday we are
faced with both good and bad situations. When things are going well, we rarely
worry about what can happen next. We take things in stride and continue to move
forward. We tend to take things for granted and begin to lose appreciation for
the good things we have in our lives.

When something
bad happens, stress immediately follows along with the litany of “Why me?” and
“What am I going to do now?” Bad things rarely happen one at a time. Instead,
they are grouped in clusters that can try the sanity of the most patient saint.
It can be difficult to see the positive in anything.

It’s important
to remember that no matter how bad a situation is, you will get through it. You
can be stressed out and constantly worrying, or you can assess the situation
and determine a plan of action. No matter how bad the situation is, there is
something positive to be gained.

Your outlook on
life will play a large role in how you see adverse situations. If you are
depressed, angry and upset, your outlook will be one of pessimism and woe. If
you have a cheerful disposition, you outlook will be much different. We all
have good and bad days, so it stands to reason that every person will fall into
one of these two categories at some point.

It is normal to
be upset at hurt when bad things happen. It is human nature and a part of the
healing process. What we do after the initial hurt, however, is what separates
us. Instead of allowing ourselves to be drawn into a downward spiral of
depression and anger, we need to look at each situation and find something we
can learn from.

Using each
situation as a teaching tool gives a positive resource of life lessons we can
pass on to others. It is our chance to grow and be there for others who may be
experiencing many of the same things we are. When we can learn to do this, we
become positive role models for others who may be able to benefit from our
experiences.