When Life Deals You Lemons....

Susanne had a moment of weakness today. She had done so well with compartmentalizing her emotions to get through the day to day that she was caught off guard when she broke down. She was reminded today that life was not fair. It was so easy to get caught up in comparing herself to others and wishing for something that she didn't have. It was even easier to feel sorry for herself and just want to throw in the towel. It was in that moment that she remembered that this way of thinking would get her nowhere. The grass wasn't always greener on the other side. More than likely, most people hide behind their smile. The lesson learned was not to wish for what she didn't have. Not to cry over spilled milk. Everything wasn't equal. It was all about the give and the take. Comprimise was key. These words had never meant so much as they did now. Why worry about the things that she couldn't change? Why wonder what it would be like to live someone else's life? Susanne decided for herself a short time ago to take life by the horns and take charge. She was trying not to forget that decision she had made for herself. Life was all about choices. She could choose to be negative or look back with regret, but where would that get her. She couln't change the past, but she could change the future. She could choose to live in the moment and make something of it. She could choose to show up and be present in her life. She shouldn't wish the days away just to get to the next chapter in her life. People should make something of the present. Be proactive in their own lives. Choose to find the positive in everything. Go with the flow. Go along for the ride. She might be amazed where life might take her if she slowed down enough to take the turns. More than likely she would look back on the darkest moments of her life and find that there was purpose for it. Everything had happened for a reason. God hadn't given her and Scott more than they could handle. They could either sit out a round or fight to the death. They shoudn't be benchwarmers wanting to play, but never getting in the game. Be kind to all. Smile at those that didn't expect it. Support one another. Celebrate each others differences. Quit trying to conform. No two people were made the same for a reason. Everyone had something different to bring to the table. Be who they were destined to be. Push themselves daily. When they didn't think they had it in them to continue on, push a little more. Choose to be better versions of themselves. Wake up each day with a purpose. Commit to finding something positive daily. Each decision made could change the path they were walking down at any point. Choose the path less taken. Take a wrong turn occasionally. Who knows, they might find something there that they may have missed Change is scary, but they couldn't grow without it. They shouldn't let fear run their lives. Love those around them. Embrace each other's weaknesses. If life gives lemons, make lemonade. Even better...if life gives limes, make margaritas. Give the best, be the best. Always be honest. Love deeply and completely. Don't give up and never give in. Don't question why us...take it as a compliment that God thought we were strong enough to handle it. Every moment is a teachable one. Set an example for others. Be true to yourselves. Be steadfast and strong. Set the tone for your own life. Go on and live it.