Getting Over Things

One can contemplate over a lifetime about the things that occurred that perhaps did not go as planned and whether or not your life would have turned out differently if some things had not happened.  If you live long enough you get to experience a variety of emotions over decades that can demonstrate how life can have moments filled with exhilaration as well as those periods that can bring you to tears.  Because everyone is different, the way that people overcome hurdles is also as varied as the individual.  In my younger years I used to admire those that could easily get past things in a short matter of time, while I felt that my dilemmas and state of being were considerably longer as I felt alone on an island all by myself.  However, now there are many reasons that I enjoy being older and obtaining wisdom happens to be one of them.  With my years of living came the fortitude that taught me that all things are relative and although my mess looked incredibly complicated, there was somebody that would be willing take over my troubles as they were still better than someone else's plight.  I also learned that my attitude could determine how long I was going to live in a pity-party state of mind or move on to enjoy the rest of my life.  None of us are immune to any tumultuous periods, however, we can be the hand to someone else who may need it, as somebody may have helped us along our own journey as well.  In retrospect all the challenging periods that I have gone through, I see as a great book filled with life lessons.  With time I have felt that I have been quicker to recognize the lesson being presented and to be still in the moment rather than over-thinking a multitude of solutions that had nothing to do with the lesson.  I saw a simple sign last week and it stated "get over it".  Three words that are usually easier said than done, however, with plenty of practice you can learn to exercise your mental muscle that will enable you to get through things more quickly.  None of us can spare more time dedicated to things that weigh us down and do not move us forward.  Ideally we should strive to enjoy our lives on a daily basis and take in all the great moments that make up the day.  Be appreciative of all that you have learned thus far and give yourself permission to move forward as quickly as possible when you hit a speed bump.  One can never fully avoid the experience of certain things, however, when you realize how lucky you are and how much you have to be grateful for, those challenging instances will carry less importance while you grow into more of your true self with more peace of mind.