All Experience Contains a Blessing

“Every experience, no matter how bad it seems, holds within it a blessing of some kind. The goal is to find it.” – Buddha There’s certainly no shortage of experiences in the world. In fact, each of us has dozens of them every day. Some, of course, are more memorable than others. Some cause us pain, contribute to anxiety, worsen a sense of depression and sadness. Some are easily accepted, while others linger with perhaps more negative emotions than we’d like. Yet each of these experiences is valuable and each experience contains a blessing. How so? Consider the following: Experience teaches. We learn from doing, even if that lesson is what not to do the next time. If you burn your fingers picking up a skillet handle, you immediately feel the pain and remember to use a pot holder or towel when you attempt to do this again. When something great happens, this experience also teaches a worthwhile lesson. We know we’ve been fortunate enough to encounter, benefit from and remember something good for us. Everyone has experiences — why not use them? Instead of sleepwalking through the day, going on autopilot and having no sense of place or time, tune into the moment. Really feel and be present in what you’re doing. Whatever it is — making coffee, getting ready for the day, driving to work, shopping for groceries, running errands, stopping off for a yoga class, or walking during lunch — inhabit every part of the action or activity. Take notice of ...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Brain and Behavior General Happiness Mindfulness Self-Help Spirituality Attitude Experience Optimism Perception Personal Growth Positivity Reflection Source Type: blogs