Sometimes It Takes A Minute

What has made you a stronger and more loving person? It's not the people in your life, it's not the things you have accumulated, your education or your career.  It's not the experiences that you have​ had. It's how you've let them shape you. We can react to life in many different ways. That is the only thing under our control.  Everything that bumps up against us on our journey, whether it's perceived as painful or joyful, is an opportunity to expand.  We say we learn from our experiences, but stay aware how exactly how you are integrating those experiences. Are you learning by putting up walls? By hiding away parts of you and events that feel and comfortable or big to deal with? This is a measure of safety that we all have a right to.  But make sure to allow yourself time to reflect.  Every person that shows us love or judgment, every event that challenges us or offers support - they do not define us.  What defines us, is how we choose to respond.  In every moment, we are given the opportunity to create a new reality.  When it feels like you are being pulled by a current against your will, take a minute to remember.  Life is here to give us everything we need.  When all else fails, at least say thank you.  We are always divinely rewarded.