Last week we looked at the importance of accepting your current condition so that you can find peace and developing an attitude of gratitude.  This week we will look at the opportunities that are hidden in difficult times and the importance of finding your passion.

As you continue along your path from surviving your disability to thriving with it, you will want to examine your experience for seeds of opportunity and growth.  No matter how terrible or devastating the illness, there are always opportunities to learn and deepen your personal growth.  However, if you judge your illness as devastating and believe that it has ruined your life, you will close yourself off from the opportunities.  Many people with serious illnesses or disabling conditions come to see their condition as a blessing in disguise – as a gift that helped them to appreciate life in a new way.  Be open and willing to see the silver lining… to appreciate the opportunity and reevaluate your priorities. 

Your new attitude and life perspective will lead you to spend more time on activities that you truly enjoy and are passionate about.   When you follow your passion, miracles can happen!  You can overcome many obstacles that you previously thought were insurmountable (remember Kyle Maynard and Mattie Stepanek).  Once you align with your passion, you will find new doors opening to you that were previously unknown or unavailable.  Take a risk and follow your passion and express your joy – after all, this is how you begin to thrive again!  This is the way to step into a new life filled with happiness and meaning.  And, perhaps best of all, living your passion is your gift to the world! 

I hope this series has helped you move from surviving an illness or disabling condition to thriving so that you can live a life full of happiness, passion, and purpose!

Until next month…

Kirsten

This entry was posted by Kirsten Harrell on September 24th, 2007 under Spirit and Inspiration with keywords .

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