You have probably heard some variation to the saying, "Things always work out for the best." Is it an expression of hope, or perhaps faith, that regardless of how dark it may look at the moment, if you keep forging ahead, things will work out for the best?
Or, does the saying discount your participation in making things better? Does it encourage sitting on the sidelines, perhaps doing little or nothing, and simply waiting for things to work out for the best all on their own?
Examining the complete aphorism, especially the second half-the words usually unspoken-will provide the answer. Here it is:
Things always work out for the best...for people who make the best of how things work out.
Life has a way of taking unplanned twists and turns. Some good...some not so good. So, when things don't go as intended, it's up to you to make the best of the situation, and in turn, make things work out for the best. You must make the best possible decisions using all of the available information at the time and then take action.
Sitting on the sidelines with a "Why Me?" attitude, wishing and hoping and doing nothing won't make things better. Life is a one-act play. If you're waiting for things to get better in Act Two...you'll be waiting in vain.
Good things and bad things will naturally happen in life. Both, some people say, lead you to exactly where you need to be at that moment in your life.
If you appreciate the good and learn from the bad, and take action, in the end, things will work out for the best.
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