I've heard a lot of people over the years complain about having a hard life. As if they were victims of circumstance. Instead of seeing opportunities to overcome challenges, they have resigned themselves to suffering through life begrudgingly. I wonder if they realize that it doesn't have to be that way.
Life doesn't have to be difficult.
You don't have to have a negative outlook.
You don't have to be a victim.
One of the most exciting things about being a therapist to be is witnessing change: seeing light bulb moments... noticing the hint of a smile... hearing about the improvement in a relationship. Sometimes, changes take a lot of time. But other changes take nano-seconds to make, and they have the potential to create big differences.
We have one opportunity in this life. Time is going to pass whether we think of life being good or bad. I'm just thinking that it would be a lot easier if decided to make it good. If we decided to view life as an opportunity instead of an obligation, I wonder what kind of a difference it could make.
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