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It is easy to be spiritually positive and philosophicalabout life when things are going well. Even when exposed tolifes misfortunes from a distance--distant relatives oracquaintances--its fairly easy to conclude that life isbringing them the experiences appropriate to their lives.But what do we do when misfortune strikes close to home,tous or to our immediate family? And how are we to react tomisfortune from several directions all at once?What are the secrets to surviving and thriving in the midstof life circumstances and situations which seem unfair andundeserved? Our ability to deal successfully in suchsituations is the key to peace and calm--the joyous life.My initial reaction to bad events is to take action-dosomething. But the key is not what to do, but who to be.Life is bringing the circumstances we face for a reason. Youmay not understand the reason immediately--maybe not forsome time. But assume there is a reason and it is theperfection of life, so embrace it.Then step back and observe what is happening from adistance. Pretend it is one year later and you are lookingback at the current situation. Remember that this is not theend of the world--you are an immortal soul and what ishappening is simply the experience of human life.Listen to the story your mind is telling you about what ishappening. Is it an oft-repeated theme? Are you beingvictim, loser, struggler, martyr, or villain? Is this ascript you have written and played out before, perhaps manytimes? What payoff accrues to you from living within thisstory? Be honest. There is a payoff to an often repeatedstory line, or you wouldnt be living it over and over.Maybe this isnt about your story. Maybe you are merely asupporting character in someone elses story. What gifts canyou bring to the situation?Be aware of who you are being in response to what ishappening. Are you fearful, angry, vengeful, or depressed?Are you distant, supportive, loving, or helpful? Askyourself. "Is this who I am?" and "Is this who I choose tobe?" Maybe you do choose to be angry, fearful, or depressedfor a time, but keep it short. Consciously realize you arebeing as you are, and when youve had enough of that statethen choose another state of being that is morerepresentative of your highest self.Recognize that the Universe brings you circumstances youconsciously or subconsciously call forth. Do thesecircumstances allow you to continue the story that describeswho you think you are? Or do these circumstances give you aframe of reference so you can experience bravery, joy,insight, or love? There are no coincidences--no bad luck.This moment is just the blink of an eye in the infinite lifeof our souls. Live within the present moment whilesimultaneously watching it from a distance as an impartialobserver. Experience the present moment and grow with it byconscious choice.
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