One evening I sat behind my desk, feeling deeply sad and hopeless. My mind was going in a downward spiral and the longer the downward spiral went on, the more intense the feelings became. I looked back at my life up to that point and all I could see was negativity. I was used to this way of thinking and this harsh self-talk. On that evening, the negative momentum had built up so high that I didn't see a way out anymore. I caught myself thinking I'd be better off in heaven. It hurt. I was in so much emotional pain. I stayed in that pain for several minutes.... when suddenly a new kind of thought popped up in my mind.
What if there's another way?
What if there's another way that I just don't know about yet?
What if, I spend my time and energy looking for that other way?
And all of a sudden, a ray of light pierced through the dark sky in my head. It was the light of hope.
I still didn't know if there was another way, but the mere possibility that there might be another way was enough for me not to give up on my life just yet.
Thankfully I found another way. And now I can look back at that moment with the understanding that that moment was a blessing in disguise. The sadness and hopelessness were inviting me to take action to look for another way. They were my kick in the butt to make changes in my life.
As Einstein said: 'Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.'
The only way to get different results, was to look for another way.
Things had to change IN me, in order for me to step into this life that was in store for me. Things had to change IN me, so that my deepest desires could come into fruition.
Where in your life do you need to entertain the possibility that there might be another way? A better feeling way.
I invite you to contemplate this question. And let that spark of hope inspire you to take action to look for that other way for you in your specific situation.
To be continued....