When it comes right down to it, we are in a much better place--without the science-fiction time travel--now that we are starting a new journey. Life renewed. Exciting adventures. Freedom. Surely, living single is a scary struggle at first when it is all new to us. It takes tenacity, courage, and panache. It is a spirit of persistence and determination to go forward and not let anything get us down that will matter in the end. We have survived to this point and therefore, we know we can continue to do the same if we stay on track.
Our world now is the welcome discovery of second chances. Who wouldn’t want the opportunity to make things better and start over? Sure, we perhaps did not choose to become single again, but we can certainly learn to see our lives in a different light. A brighter light that can open up numerous possibilities, if we don’t allow anything to get in our way.
We do not control the universe; things do happen for a reason whether we are aware of them or not. Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as coincidence. Sometimes those reasons occur because of us--we were born, for instance, in a certain place, at a certain time, to certain parents. And sometimes the reasons transpire despite us. We make unwise decisions, often when we are depressed or discouraged. We become impulsive and rush into things, or we treat those around us with ill will.
Here is the key to your future: the sequence of events that move us along on our chosen path requires our cooperation. We cannot just sit back and not take responsibility for our existence. Now is our chance! Once we get past all the sorrow, struggle, and strain of reinventing our lives (and it does take time), we will reach a point where we can look back and see we are much better off. The inevitable movement happens if we just focus and stay on course. Then from that moment of truth, we can gain momentum with confidence assured we are going in the best direction.
Once we arrive at our “happy place,” good things begin. Here we need a word of caution: do not try and force events to take place before they naturally appear. It would be like pushing ourselves to run a marathon after not exercising for the past ten years. We haven’t trained for it yet; we would pass out on the course! We can, however, practice using our natural gifts and talents to sculpt the life we have always imagined. It will take a bit of sagaciousness (insight/wisdom) no doubt, but we can get to where we want to go. The wise advice “do what you love and it will never feel like work” applies to our current situation like a well-fitting glove.
Developing a happy and successful life will produce one of our most attractive qualities. Don’t we all love cheerful people who enjoy life with a smile? However, trying to stretch and reach for a life we are not prepared for yet, will only pull our mental muscles into a painful knot. Better to take it slow and savor each day to the fullest right where we are at the moment. Practice makes perfect as they say!
Tip of the Day
One person who does control the universe and already knows how much we desire a better life and close relationships is God himself. Our singleness is not a surprise to Him. He understands our human traits, temperaments, and all the days of abuse that got us here. Now, God has placed us in a better world that he prepared in advance for us. When we grow to the point where we understand our healing process--where a time comes for us to move into a union with someone new--God will let us know! Until then, we can simply enjoy His presence, protection, and power in our lives.
“Each of you should continue to live in whatever situation the Lord has placed you, and remain as you were when God first called you. . .” (1 Corinthians 7:17 NLT).
Once we arrive at our “happy place,” good things begin. Here we need a word of caution: do not try and force events to take place before they naturally appear. It would be like pushing ourselves to run a marathon after not exercising for the past ten years. We haven’t trained for it yet; we would pass out on the course! We can, however, practice using our natural gifts and talents to sculpt the life we have always imagined. It will take a bit of sagaciousness (insight/wisdom) no doubt, but we can get to where we want to go. The wise advice “do what you love and it will never feel like work” applies to our current situation like a well-fitting glove.
Developing a happy and successful life will produce one of our most attractive qualities. Don’t we all love cheerful people who enjoy life with a smile? However, trying to stretch and reach for a life we are not prepared for yet, will only pull our mental muscles into a painful knot. Better to take it slow and savor each day to the fullest right where we are at the moment. Practice makes perfect as they say!
Tip of the Day
One person who does control the universe and already knows how much we desire a better life and close relationships is God himself. Our singleness is not a surprise to Him. He understands our human traits, temperaments, and all the days of abuse that got us here. Now, God has placed us in a better world that he prepared in advance for us. When we grow to the point where we understand our healing process--where a time comes for us to move into a union with someone new--God will let us know! Until then, we can simply enjoy His presence, protection, and power in our lives.
“Each of you should continue to live in whatever situation the Lord has placed you, and remain as you were when God first called you. . .” (1 Corinthians 7:17 NLT).
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