Hurdles Are meant to be Jumped Over

Each of us will at some point in life, find that despite our best efforts we will face obstacles. Some obstacles are larger than others and may take longer to over come. The thing to remember however is that you can over come any challenge or situation as long as you chose to. While it isn't a good idea to wallow in self petty  you should give yourself time to adjust and understand the impact the obstacle will have on your life. if you are facing the death of a loved one, the end of a long term relationship, or a loss of a job, take time to grieve and heal completely. Attempting to act as though you're not impacted either emotionally or mentally can cause a greater set back. Being in denial can prevent you from getting the help and support you need. Getting the right help and taking the time to adjust can be the bridge needed to over come the situation.

Obstacles can also have a positive impact on you. Depending on the situation some may cause you to stretch in ways that uncover a previously unknown strength. Other may cause you to discover a new passion, while other may cause you to regain a perspective you may have forgotten. In my case facing a major family crisis that shook me to the core, also caused me to see the value in my relationship with my children. I became as a result of he crisis a better father. I began to invest more time and energy in my kids. And the best part is they began to invest more time into me.

There is a Bible verse that says "All things work together for the good of those that love the lord and are called according to his purpose" (Romans ch. 8 verse 28). Whether you are a Bible reader or not the wisdom in this statement is valuable to all of us. For me it causes me to look for the good in all situations. This is not always easy because some things are tough and seem to have no explanation behind why it happen. However we have to face all things that happen in our lives and when these things are negative its best to have a positive mental outlook through it all. Wallowing in self petty only makes the situation worse and prolongs the healing process.

Look at your life like a race at a track meet with hurdles placed throughout the event. In order to complete the race you MUST jump over the hurdles that are set before you. If you stumble just get back up and continue the race. At the moments when it feels the hardest, listen to the cheers of the supporters. You are a winner just by the fact you are running the race, don't let the obstacles cause you to stop running. You can over come all obstacles just by taking one step at a time.