Moving through a rough patch

So… you’re human.  What does that mean?  Well, it means life is going to be great, it’s going to be sad, and as you get older… life will take turns that will surprise you - for better or worse.  One thing is assured though - you are going to live through some rough patches in life.  

Whether they be disappoints, betrayals, failures, or losses - life will get rough.  

Recently, I attended an interesting concept called The Maze at Katara.  It was a motivational experience that was created by 4 young Qatari women.  One thing that stood out, was an instruction to push through and keep going while facing adversity and negativity.  That particularly resonated with me.  We often take the role of victim, avenger, or harden when life gets tough.  But, what if we remained who we wanted to be and just pushed through, just kept moving forward?

Everytime I speak to people about their trials and tribulations - they always say that though at the time it all appeared overwhelming and awful - in hindsight it was never really worth the stress or headache.  That "rough patch" became a far and distant memory.  

Thus, if you’re facing any sort of upheaval, just take a second and breathe.  Know that this is a not permanent situation and it will pass and just be a memory one day - if that.   If it hurts now, stresses now, exhausts now… it most certainly won’t years from now.

So take control, as much as you possibly can, and just keep moving, keep pushing forward.  Perhaps, that’s all rough patches are really there for  - to make us more grateful when things are good.

I remember reading somewhere that happiness and gratefulness are directly related.  Thus, if you’re more grateful, you’ll also become happier.  Granted, when life is throwing  a challenge at you - it may be difficult to focus on the positive, but sometimes it’s that focus that can save you out of a bad situation and preserve your happiness and contentment.

Remember guys, at most, it’ll all be just a memory one day.