5 Blessings in Disguise
Posted: January 6th, 2012 | Author: Chad Howse | Filed under: Be Legendary | Tags: adversity, braveheart, Success, william wallace | 12 Comments »
“Every man dies. But not every man really lives.” William Wallace
William Wallace was a warrior. He was a man who not only spoke those words, but lived them. When you look at his story, it isn’t one of constant triumph, comfort, or safety. It’s a life filled with betrayal, pain, suffering, and sacrifice.
He had an incredibly hard and unjust life. But it was a great life. Even though his life wasn’t easy, it was one that was lived in the truest sense of the word. Moments of pain, fear, and uncertainty are often when we feel most alive. It’s where we learn the most and grow the most.
Although we go through periods that seem unbearable, there is always a reason. That is of course, if we choose to find it.
We’re all going to experience our fair share of pain and suffering, that’s just how life is. Instead of wishing we were somewhere else or someone else, appreciate it. Learn from it. And find a purpose to the struggle.
This article identifies 5 tough life situations that many would put in the “curse” column, but I argue that they hold more benefit to us than any triumph or amount of success. Read on to find out why. Read the rest of this entry »
