They say that there are riches in every opportunity that comes our way. Actually, what is the definition of "opportunity"? The dictionary states that it is a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something, to attain a goal. Synonyms are "chance" and "possibility". Beside the usual application of this word to job, career, making money etc., it would be interesting to ponder about how the circumstances in our life could really be tools that help us learn and grow. How do you see the situations you have to face every day? Dealing with a grumpy face rather than with a smiling one? Being overworked and feeling resentful? Having a nice conversation with a friend? Enjoying a delicious dinner? Yes, you love the latter but you loathe the former, don't you? But dealing with umpleasant situations teach us much more then having things go our way. Why? Because when things go our way, we stay the way we are, we don't feel the need to improve ourselves. When we have to deal with what we don't like we have the choice between reacting negatively or deciding to learn how to modify our outlook, our need to judge all the time. In the long run, such a change will bring more serenity and happiness in our daily deeds.
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