Sunday 23 March 2014

Dealing with adversity



During my life I`ve had to deal with lotsa bad \ crappy moments.I think that everybody on this planet has crap to deal with (we all have our own). I`d like to share my personal experience on how to deal properly with bad times. Life is like a rollercoaster ride. There`s ups and downs. They seem to belong together like the yin and yang. It`s all a matter of perception. And perception is a unique and personal experience. Let`s start with the bad side of things so we can end this on a more positive note.   
THE WRONG WAY:

Ignoring the problem: you won`t solve anything, worst it will come back to haunt you eventually and with interest (that`s karma).
Bitching and complaining: the worst possible attitude because, again you don`t solve anything and it`s the best way to annoy everybody close to you. Remember this; everything in life is about attitude.
Finding a culprit: a total waste of time and energy. Weather it`s your fault, your neighbors, the cat, the old lady next door, the government`s fault. It doesn`t matter. You`re losing time here deal with it and move on.
THE PROPER WAY:

Acceptance: shit happens. You look at it examine it, accept it (it`s there anyways) and keep on going. The journey of life is full of ups and downs. Even in complete darkness there`s a small light somewhere you have to find it and keep on going.
Experience points: you try to solve the problem the best way you think or can. It`s irrelevant if you succeeded or failed miserably. You`ve gained experience on the subject. Therefore it made you a stronger, better person.
Humor: it`s never fun when shit happens. But it happens. Again everything is about attitude. I prefer to face death while thinking of a good joke then crying, begging for my life or bitching. When it happens it happens.
Everything in life happens for a reason. And you can`t always figure out right on the spot why it`s happening. When a door closes somewhere another door opens up elsewhere. It`s simple but it`s exactly like that. You sit down, relax, observe the signs, and think before acting (or doing anything under the influence of your own urges \ emotions). Respect is extremely important (respect yourself, your surroundings, everything ). By respecting others you actually respect yourself. About ten years ago I would have never believed it but karma really, really works. Throw crap \ anger \ negativity at the universe = it will eventually bit you in the ass. Throw good things \ acts of selflessness \ positive energy at the universe = the universe will eventually repay you. It works in mysterious ways though. I know it works and I firmly believe it. Last but not least attitude: the heavyweight boxer. He`s been knocked up a lot of times but he still comes back to defend himself against any given opponent. He never backs down, that`s the fighting spirit the attitude of a true warrior. Never back down in the face of adversity. Dealing with all those left hooks, right hooks, uppercuts, bad times which life gives you. If it doesn`t kill you it will make you stronger….depending of your attitude, of course.                               Last but not least: live life to the fullest because it`s happening right now . Time is moving so fast, the future is nearly stepping in. Time doesn`t stop. It doesn`t go backwards. It never stops moving. Eventually we grow old, die and fade away. Live like as if it`s your last day, without any regrets (just in case). And enjoy your life is so much more worth it.


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