……….pero incluido un viaje gratis alrededor del sol cada ano!!
My spanish tutor in Ecuador shared that saying with me a few years ago. Translation:
Life is dificult… but it does include a free trip around the sun each year!!
Isn’t that a wonderful outlook on life! It was typical, I learned, of the Ecuadorian people and the way they approached the challenges they were faced with each day. Even though a high percentage of them don’t enjoy the bounty, comforts and conveniences that we take for granted here, they are truly a happy and joyous people. They seem to always look at their situation with optimism and confidence. They can handle anything! Talk about a glass half-full way of thinking!
I was reminded of that Spanish refrain last night as I lamented my recent achilles tendon injury. No matter the misfortune, there is always a positive side. Here in the land of plenty, we many times seem to focus on our setbacks and, thereby perpetuate them, which envelops us in those downward spirals where we feel the whole world is plotting against us and everything is going wrong. Many times we will try to solve our problems with sheer force of will which can cause us stress, worry and feelings of low self worth….especially if we are unsuccessful.
What we could do is take a little different approach when we are faced with those little “bumps in the road” that are sure to show up from time to time as we journey through life.
One idea is to remember that we are each very unique, talented and creative organisms with abilities that, if given the chance, will amaze even ourselves. We are success oriented beings. I recommend that you not try to overcome your next challenge with iron-jawed will power. Don’t picture the things that are likely to go wrong. Instead of trying to fix everything by strain and effort, just simply relax the pressure you feel and picture to yourself the target you really want to hit and “let” your unique creative mechanism take over. And it will, if you just let it!
In the meantime, let’s just enjoy our free trip around the Sun!
PS. I need your help!! What can I do to make my blog better and what more can I do to advertise it? I will cherish your comments and/or advice. Let me know. Thanks for sharing some of your valuable time with me! Rick
March 11th, 2008 at 11:04 am
I’m one of those people that do tend to try to fix things (you know, a mom) and this is great advice because life IS hard and you can only control what you can control and learn to let the rest go. Thanks for the inspiration today!
March 12th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
!Ola Rick!
?Que tal?
?Ahora esta un dia muy bonito, si?
One of my goals is to go to Ecuador this year.
I have friends there at the moment who have bought property just outside Cuenca. We are planning to do a bit of business there together.
Sorry to read about your ailment, talk it into healing itself trust me it works.
Also ask yourself, what is the life learning lesson you are supposed to get from having brought that into my life - not the obvious one.
I’m going to be contrary as I don’t see life as being difficult.
Life for me is a magnificent set of challenges that I initiate with the help of the Universe to bring me closer toward the evolution I’m here to maintain in this life bringing me closer to the person I really am.
Enough.
As usual, really enjoy your work.
Hasta luego.
Gloria