It seems that a number of Kindred Spirits had a tough week.  It was almost as if a number of us (me included) were having difficulties at the same time and when I spoke to a number of people, some of the difficulties were similar too.  So this got me thinking (which you know I like to do).  

If a number of us were struggling this week, by the laws of the universe, a number of us must have been having a great week.  For each of us that struggled, there will have been an equal number of people that have succeeded. In fact, as progress can only be made by people succeeding, it is likely that more people had a good week, than those that struggled.

So is there a lesson in this?  I believe there is.

When we are experiencing a tough period in our lives, we can become blinkered to the outside world and not notice that others are having a great time and achieving their goals. We become obsessed with our own issues and we miss the opportunity to congratulate our family, friends and associates  who may be looking to celebrate their success with us.  Our focus on the darkness of our world, shuts us off from the light we can share in the world of another.  But in their light, is encouragement for us.  In sharing their success, we open our minds to success in our own lives. 

So I know that a number of us have struggled with business, relationships and life this week.  But let all of us that have encountered such difficulties know that amongst us are those that have made spectacular progress towards their dreams.  We should celebrate our progress together just as we should share our tough times together. This is what being a Kindred Spirit is all about.

I hope this weeks newsletter helps you recognise the progress that is happening all around you and encourages you to push through the difficulties that each of us will face from time to time.

In love and life,

Paul