Today's relevant quote that made me take a moment to ponder its great significance was the following by an unknown author, "The difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is how you use them".  We have all stepped or have been side stepped by what were perceived stumbling blocks.  This may have been until we had a moment of revelation somewhere during that process, that we could actually climb over those blocks and create our own form of stepping stones across that rugged terrain.  Problems, issues or situations come in a variety of shapes and sizes, along with their varied time periods.  There are many times when we are caught completely off guard and we are stuck in those moments similar to a deer in a car's headlights, not knowing which way we are going to step next.  Most of us would want to step forward, with that known sense of apprehension that can give anyone some form of anxiety, that makes us wonder if we will be able to make it across to our destination.  Some folks would venture to want to take a step back to assess more analytically to see what their next move should be.  However, sometimes we do not have the luxury of time where we are able to give ourselves a cushion, whereby we can contemplate a more thought out strategy.  Listening to your intuition and your inner voice, can be all that you have sometimes before making some of these challenging decisions.  I have always looked for that inner voice to speak to me, as I may contemplate a decision that can have a great implications for me or my immediate family. I should have prefaced that having faith and a strong belief in God, has been part of my first line of great artillery.  I do find a sense of energy that comes with making a large decision that can have this type of larger reaction, as it can be a defining moment in my life or perhaps be the catalyst to the next stepping stone that is on my life's path.  When we are deep into things that make us feel like a swimmer gasping for air, is the period that can bring introspection about where we are headed next.  For many, those days have looked like they could not not bear another day ahead, yet, somehow with strength and grace people find themselves able to get through that and more.  You have to take it all in increments and address the potential stumbling block in such a way, that they can be readjusted to look like a stepping stone after you have gotten through it.  Your perspective and attitude will be the defining formula by which you can make these moments more successful, as opposed to the type that make you want to retreat.  Remember that a stumbling block can be re-shaped into that wonderful stone where you actually step up, you just have to give yourself enough credit that your strength and determination can carve out the path that you want for yourself.