Every problem has a gift for you in its hands” (Richard Bach). And if not every problem, then just about every one. Even spectacular sunsets are not possible without cloudy skies. Troubles bring a gift for those who choose to look. And since I can't avoid my problems, why waste them? I should look for the gift. My life will be far, far richer for finding it. Steve Goodier
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We live in a world in which we are bombarded with negative messages about our lives and our problems. We are told that we should always be in a hurry and that we should never take the time to enjoy the beauty of the world around us. We are told that we should always be running after things and chasing after unseen goals. We are told that bad news is better than good, and that the only reason to smile is when something good happens to us.

The problem is that we don't look for the gift hidden in our troubles. The gift is right there, ready to be found, but we often miss it because we avert our eyes from what is bad and look only for what is good. Yet, if we learn to look for the gift hidden in our troubles, we will find it and find it often.

Life will become much richer and more enjoyable for us when we accept this fact.

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