Our attitudes about the challenges we face in life directly impact our health, happiness, and peacefulness.   We can choose to see these challenges as curses which will have negative impacts on us or as blessings which will have positive impacts on us.

Everyone has challenges. Some of them seem minor and temporary and some of them seem major and are an ongoing struggle. Within both of these types of challenges we have a choice to find the blessing that is truly there waiting to be seen. How do we do that?

The first step is to choose to see these challenges as a blessing instead of a curse. This may bring up internal resistance especially if you are used to seeing challenges as curses. You must then surrender and release those old beliefs and patterns in your consciousness and replace them with new energy that serves your highest good. You don't have to specify the new energy - just allow it in.

The next step is become aware of what the blessing is. This is done simply by allowing for the answer to come. This may sound vague but it's an important part of the process. It may mean you need to take some time in meditation, quieting the mind, relax, and receive. Let the answer come to you - don't try to force it. This is a great practice to improve your receptivity and bring balance between your male (assertive) and female (receptive) energies. If the answer doesn't come during meditation, it may come at other times when your mind is on "idle". This happens to me sometimes when I'm doing dishes or other mundane tasks. Just know that the answer will come to you at just the right time. Trust it.

Once you receive the answer and understand what the blessing is, you will then begin to experience the peacefulness, happiness, and healthiness that results.

I learned this because of all the challenges I've had to face in my life. With 3 children dependent on me, I couldn't afford to have a negative attitude about my personal challenges. That would have had a damaging effect on my family dynamics too much. So I chose to find the blessing in those challenges and some even evolved into greater blessings! I not only believe but know there is a blessing in every situation - and this belief has never failed me. I am healthier, happier and more peaceful because of it. Why not give it a try?