Do You Know Why Challenges Occur?

5/25/2012

The other day I experienced a great opportunity to work on myself, and practice acting with love. My kids and I were outside. While sitting on the porch in the glorious sunlight my daughter was reading a book about bugs, and my son was blowing bubbles. After a few minutes my son decided he wanted his bug book back, and began to feel really upset when his sister wouldn’t hand it over.

Tears began to flow and my son’s anger increased. He threw down his sunglasses, trying to break them. I could feel myself getting upset and about to react. I had just bought those new sunglasses yesterday because his old ones broke. After speaking with him and asking him to calm down, he threw his glasses smashing them hard onto the ground again. This is the point when I normally would have started yelling, but surprisingly by the grace of God a quote popped into my head.

“The reason that challenges arise is simple: to make you more aware of your inner purpose.” ~ Deepak Chopra, Twitter #SpiritualSolutions

Instead of yelling I asked my son to go inside and take deep breaths until he was calm. For some reason even though he was angry he listened to me and went inside. Immediately I wondered if the act of staying conscious and remembering Deepak’s wise words, instead of engaging in the instinct to react, helped us both. Either way it was a moment to celebrate.

“Love is the ultimate truth at the heart of the universe and transcends all
boundaries.” ~ Deepak Chopra

We are one in this journey.

Who's excited for Memorial Day Weekend? Because I am going to be busy partying like a rock star I'll be taking Monday off. I might even get crazay and break out 2 containers of bubbles! The next new post will be on Tuesday May 29. Wishing you a wonderful weekend friends!

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Share with me in the comments below –
Are there challenges that have occurred in your life that have enabled you to live out your purpose? Do you celebrate the small victories? When you get angry do you yell or are you able to remain calm?

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6 Comments

Vishnu link

5/24/2012 11:55:45 pm

Your reaction was a divine moment of inspiration:) Or a Chopra-inspired one:) Trying to take every moment as a lesson and challenge is a good way to live life. We can only apply our true selves and our nature in moments of challenge and duress. What an inspiring story Wendy!

Wendy Irene link

5/25/2012 03:50:39 am

Thank you, Vishnu! I am really working on trying to stay present instead of reacting. I think it is probably the hardest thing I have ever done, AND the most rewarding when I accomplish it. Have a great weekend!

Cakewhiz link

5/26/2012 09:02:56 pm

Deepak chopra is just wonderful and so wise. It's great how you were able to stay calm and remember that quote...i hope i can do that when my little one throws tantrums later...hehe

Wendy Irene link

5/29/2012 03:35:09 am

Cakewhiz, Every time I read Deepak's writing I feel so uplifted. Thanks so much for your comment :)

kelly @kellynaturally link

5/30/2012 11:36:35 pm

Wendy, that's really wonderful. Thank you for sharing a success!

I KNOW acting calmly and with more intention is the goal with children (and anyone!) and I know that when I do, the outcome is usually good - and even when it's not ideal, or what I had hoped, I'm always left knowing I did a better job, a feeling of accomplishing what I'd hoped - peaceful interaction. Instead of feeling guilty & wishing I'd done better. It's inspiring when it works and THANK YOU for sharing this moment!

Izzy link

6/10/2012 07:36:05 pm

Hi Wendy,
It is powerful that you were able to take this moment with your children and apply it to a bigger picture. I believe that for every challenge we face there is an amazing opportunity to gain great insights.

When I am faced with a challenge it forces me to step back and really assess the situation... Well, ideally that is what I do :) . I am far from perfect.

But when I am able to step back and assess the situation, it is very powerful for me. With every challenge passed, it opens the door for greater challenges, and with every new challenge passed new opportunities to experience the awesomeness of life presents itself as well :)

Good post.

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