Three Quotes on Obstacles that Will Inspire You to Deal With It

And turn that obstacle into an opportunity

Nobody’s life is without any obstacles.

You have two options for a long-term problem in your life.

1. You feel sad about the obstacle and continue to cry(Remember, nobody will come to uplift your mood).
2. You perceive the obstacle in a different light and turn it into your opportunity.

I used to be in point #1. Now, I have learned to be in point#2.

It feels magical.

The below quotes have encouraged me in many ways. I hope it enlightens you in some way.

#1. Whenever there is a challenge, there is also an opportunity to face it, to demonstrate and develop our will and determination. — Dalai Lama

Have you ever cried in a lonely room?

If yes, you are unknowingly a step towards your dream life.

We judge a situation with the limitation of our mortal vision. What you see as a challenge today could be the doorway to your beautiful future.

When you are in pain, you discard that part of you that does not belong to you anymore.

It propels you towards the bright star.

The excruciating pain you feel today is unknowingly

• Making you strong from the inside out
• Bringing the best version of you to the world
• Teaching you the art of surrender
• Making you fall in love with the universe

These qualities may feel insignificant to you now. But when you cross the storm of your life and reach the other side of the shore, you realize how far you have come.

Action Item:

If something or someone breaks your heart today, acknowledge and feel the pain. Don’t fight it.

Know that the pain has some purpose in your life.

You will realize it after some time.

#2. “It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.” — Albert Einstein

When you(including me) face any problems, you usually do any of these things -

• Feel hopeless
• Feel sad and cry
• Complain that life is unfair to you
• You quickly react to the issue

If you think calmly about the problem, you find the root cause and the solution.

To solve a problem, you need to slow your mind chatter and go inwards to trace its origin.

Action Item:

Next time you have a problem in life, try to do these things instead of reacting.

1. Go for a walk
2. Write down whatever comes to your mind
3. Distract yourself from other activities like cooking, painting, and gardening.
4. You will find some clues to solve your problem.

#3. All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me… You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you. Walt Disney

I have learned this in my life. All the rejections in love and career have helped me to find myself.

I had a crush in my college, but he rejected me. I felt heartbroken for two years. Now, I thank God for that rejection — it helped me to find my soul path.

When you face any challenge in life, it breaks you. The whole world looks unfair to you. But years after, you realize it was the best gift from the universe. And unknowingly, you gather all the inner strength to know your true potential.

Action Item :

Do not knock on a door that shuts in your face even if it hurts you. Take a detour, knowing the cosmos has better plans for you.

Summary

1. Don’t fight the emotional pain. Accept it and then try to use it to build something beautiful.
2. Include creative hobbies in your calendar.
3. Remove all those people from your life who make you feel down. Surround yourself with people who inspire you to be your best self.

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