Making Tough Decisions

The one thing that I think that I have a lot of experience with is making tough decisions. Although I can not say that I have always made the right choices, I feel that I am getting better at certain ones as I go through this crazy life.

I often sit and reflect choices I've made and wonder how things could've been different or what could've or would've happened if I had only done one thing differently. I have stopped thinking this way. I now know that God carries me through these circumstances to teach me to be a stronger more serving person. My life hasn't been hard by any means. I struggle, I cry, I roll through the emotions of everyday life. Don't get me wrong, there are times that I feel like I can't go another day through the sufferings. But as the days pass it gets easier and I become more wise. It has made me the person that I am today. I feel that in turn I can have better relationships with people. I learn how to treat them, how to help them, how to be a friend, a sister, a daughter, a mother. I'm in constant search of the next best way to improve myself.

I often run into friends, family, co-workers that are suffering in some way or another. It is my nature to want to help, to have some kind word to speak to them to alleviate some of the pain or suffering that they are plagued with. I know the desire to want that breath of fresh air during a bad time, and I find myself trying to be that breath for others. These are my favorite quotes, questions, and the things that get me through my struggles. I hope that they will help you in any area that is weighing you down in your life.

QUOTES

"Fall seven times, stand up eight"- Japanese Proverb
"Strength and growth come only through continuous efforts and struggle"-Napoleon Hill
"My mama always said you've got to put the past behind you before you can move on."- Forest Gump
"If you woke up breathing, Congratulations! you have another chance. -Andrea Boydston
"Some of us think holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it is letting go" -Herman Hesse

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

1. What am I waiting for?
2. What would I do if I weren't scared?
3. What steps would make things easier?
4. What would I do if I had all the time and money in the world?
5. What is the worst, and the best, that could happen?

Scripture

"I am leaving you with a gift--peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give isn't like the peace the world gives. So don't be troubled or afraid." John 14:27

My favorite Link

http://lifecoachesblog.com/2006/02/04/9-keys-to-overcoming-difficult-times/

As in everything, I hope that this helps someone, someway going through a difficult time.