Today’s post is another lesson learned from me, Barb.
Barb Cady’s Lesson
Accept That Life Is Hard
If ever there was a book to reflect the feelings of so many at this time, it might be called “The Road Less Traveled.” The book could start with these three words: “Life is difficult.”
The year 2020 has certainly reinforced this truth. Understanding and accepting that can truly help us live more effectively. Life is simply not going to go along without hardship to contend with at some point in time. When hardship comes, we have to adjust. How we adjust to difficulties as they arise can make all the difference between succeeding and failing. Ignoring a problem will rarely make it go away, but working through one will usually resolve it. The best approach is most often meeting the challenge head-on and finding a solution that allows progress to continue.
A wonderfully-insightful friend of mind who is a retired teacher shared this philosophy with me, and I have definitely put it to the test this year. Problems, challenges and obstacles are really opportunities to learn, discover and grow. With changes mandated by restrictions during the pandemic, I’ve had to dig down, work hard and find new, innovative, meaningful ways to connect with others and continue to be of service. What a wonderful opportunity this has proven to be. The results have far exceeded my initial expectations when the journey began.
I’ve learned that I was determined to find a way and unwilling to quit seeking. I’ve learned that I was determined to rise above the obstacles placed in my path and that I had a real sense of accomplishment when I found a new way of doing. As a result of meeting these hardships, I grew, gained new skills and gained new strengths that I will happily carry into the future.
My first step forward was to accept that life is hard. Things worth achieving don’t come quickly or easily. They come with a price. They come as the result of time, effort, sacrifice and pain. Celebrate, treasure and enjoy your accomplishments!
As the old song says, “That’s life!”
I Care, Barb
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By Wanda Jewett October 31, 2020
Thanks for quoting one of my favorite authors F. Scott Peck! I read The Road Less Traveled in 1973 for the first time an have gone back to it since. That first sentence in the book “Live is Difficult” is one I have repeated hundreds of time, especially to my children and grandchildren when they have wanted everything easy and fair. (of course as children they ofter thought it should be more fair to their side of the argument!)
By Phyz Peck October 30, 2020
I must remember this and not mull over things I cannot change. Thanks, Barb
By Gina October 27, 2020
Very true. Thanks. Enjoy your blogs. Good advise for all of us.
By Jennifer Roussin October 27, 2020
So true! Many think that there is a magic pill to cure whatever ails us, but this is often not the case. Some hardships just have to be accepted and lived with, and some have to be dealt with head on and resolved.
By Shirley Renaud ON 5301 October 27, 2020
You have no idea Barb how much I enjoy your blogs. They always seem to arrive at just the right time. Thank you so much!
By Heather McLean October 27, 2020
Hi Barb….
I don’t comment on your Blogs when I read them but I DO read them! And I love and appreciate them each week.
This one reminded me of a book I read many years ago….written by a woman who was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
I cannot remember the name of her book but you saying here a book written today could start with * Life is Hard* reminded me of her book~~
Her opening line in her book read~~
* Life isn’t Easy….But who ever told You it would be?*
I never forgot that opening line…..and used/ use it often when I myself have difficult times or if I am * preaching * life lessons to someone else ( LOL )
It is a great Mantra!
Heather
PS….keep up the good work.
By Patty Taylor October 26, 2020
Thank you!
That’s life, true story, from a 33 year Alaskan KOPS
By Janet Long October 26, 2020
Very well said. Thank you for the inspiring words.It”s been hard for me during these times.It gives us something to think about and what to do also. Thanks again. I Love TOPS.
By Konnie Stewart October 26, 2020
A very good word.