If you were to tell your life story backwards from any one of your best moments, chances are you would end up at one of your worst. So, if today you find yourself in the midst of a crisis of some sort, rest assured that one day you’ll understand why this is happening to you. That’s how life thumbs its nose at you–letting you know that you are NOT in control like you might want to be and allowing for something greater to come your way. This is a far cry from “things happen for a reason.” I actually strongly dislike that quote. I don’t believe that people should have to die, get sick, lose their jobs, or have their hearts broken in order to “learn a lesson.” I do believe, though, that you absolutely have a CHOICE in what you do if you find yourself in any of those situations: you can learn from them and grow or you can stay stuck in the pain. Which one sounds like more fun?
It’s actually all the wrong turns, missteps, heartbreaks, and catastrophes that lead you to your best life. Really. Truly. Been there. Done that, and expect I will be doing it again soon. I’ve learned that having one tragedy in your life does not exempt you from others. Life will keep coming at you, ready or not. It’s what you do with your thoughts and how you tell your story that will make all the difference in the world. Just ask Darius Rucker. He already knows this too.
