Daily Question, July 11 How would my life change if I saw everything as an opportunity? 25 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. Mary7 years agoMaryHow would my life change if I saw everything as an opportunity? First of all I would be a lot happier. When I think about teaching next year my thoughts go straight to, wow, it is going to be challenging. I am not going to think of everything as an opportunity. I am just not there. But I will focus on the opportunities I have as the new school year starts and hopefully stick with that thinking all throughout the school year. It is a big undertaking, but I want to come at it with enthus... How would my life change if I saw everything as an opportunity? First of all I would be a lot happier. When I think about teaching next year my thoughts go straight to, wow, it is going to be challenging. I am not going to think of everything as an opportunity. I am just not there. But I will focus on the opportunities I have as the new school year starts and hopefully stick with that thinking all throughout the school year. It is a big undertaking, but I want to come at it with enthusiasm and the spirit of love and peace. Love and peace to all. Mary Read More1 Reply Always Learning7 years agoAlways LearningSeeing opportunity, I would be more able to stay in the moment. I am blessed to say that I do this more and more… and believe I will continue to do so. Coming through some very, very rocky health issues has blessed me with strength, determination, and optimism. Those things help me see the opportunities ahead, One of the wonderful things I learned from teaching elementary school for almost 4o years was the resilience and willingness to fail and begin again… not seeing failure as final, but i... Seeing opportunity, I would be more able to stay in the moment. I am blessed to say that I do this more and more… and believe I will continue to do so. Coming through some very, very rocky health issues has blessed me with strength, determination, and optimism. Those things help me see the opportunities ahead, One of the wonderful things I learned from teaching elementary school for almost 4o years was the resilience and willingness to fail and begin again… not seeing failure as final, but instead as part of the process of learning. I keep this in mind every day, and it really helps me focus on the here and now. Read More2 Reply Mary7 years agoMaryThank you Always Learning for reminding me to be resilient and be willing to fail and then begin again. Thank you especially for the reminder that failing (or getting it wrong) is not really failing at all, but rather is part of the process of learning. I talk to the children about that but it is so important that I carry that attitude with me. Mistakes are ok. It is part of the process of learning. I don't think I can really teach this until I embrace this in myself. Thank you again, Alwa... Thank you Always Learning for reminding me to be resilient and be willing to fail and then begin again. Thank you especially for the reminder that failing (or getting it wrong) is not really failing at all, but rather is part of the process of learning. I talk to the children about that but it is so important that I carry that attitude with me. Mistakes are ok. It is part of the process of learning. I don’t think I can really teach this until I embrace this in myself. Thank you again, Always Learning, for this all important reminder. I will pray for you and your health. Mary Read More2 Reply Always Learning7 years agoAlways LearningThanks, Mary. The fact you realize this about yourself puts you MILES ahead of so many. Once we see failure as part of our process, then the “bounce back” is so much quicker and happier! Thanks for your prayer support. I have been on the transplant list 1 year this week. The timing is so unpredictable. I cannot pray for it to be soon as that is praying the life away for someone else. When God decides it is time, it will happen. In the meantime, I will try to stay healthy and positive! Today ... Thanks, Mary. The fact you realize this about yourself puts you MILES ahead of so many. Once we see failure as part of our process, then the “bounce back” is so much quicker and happier! Thanks for your prayer support. I have been on the transplant list 1 year this week. The timing is so unpredictable. I cannot pray for it to be soon as that is praying the life away for someone else. When God decides it is time, it will happen. In the meantime, I will try to stay healthy and positive! Today was my birthday, so another milestone has ben achieved. ???? Read More1 Reply Hot Sauce7 years agoHot SauceI would treat everything as both a human and spiritual experience. For example, going to the grocery store would not just be a boring, mindless activity of getting food that I need but an opportunity to be grateful for the food I am receiving, to be aware of the other people around me as spirits I am encountering by divine appointment (thus, practicing love), and an opportunity to learn how to use money wisely and so gain some more wisdom. Everything mundane in life could become transcendent. 4 Reply jaimy7 years agojaimyLess drama less victim mentality, more joy, more satisfaction and happiness 2 Reply ALICIA PARR7 years agoALICIA PARRHi, everyone, I'm back after months of not writing. I knew you all were there. That is a comfort to me. I remain grateful for your continued prayers. My husband's cancer battle continues. We both are taking each day as an opportunity to go where we can, see things we have not before in our own area, and to visit nature to revel in the wonderment of plants or native birds and animals. Each day is our opportunity to be grateful for kindnesses , to meet and speak with other people or to be com... Hi, everyone, I’m back after months of not writing. I knew you all were there. That is a comfort to me. I remain grateful for your continued prayers. My husband’s cancer battle continues. We both are taking each day as an opportunity to go where we can, see things we have not before in our own area, and to visit nature to revel in the wonderment of plants or native birds and animals. Each day is our opportunity to be grateful for kindnesses , to meet and speak with other people or to be comfortably quiet. My life has changed and continues to do so. Read More4 Reply Mary7 years agoMaryAlicia!!! So good to hear from you!! I am so glad to hear that you and your husband are spending quality time together. Spending time in nature can be so awe-inspiring. You really sound good. I love what you wrote about, “each day being an opportunity to be grateful for kindness, to meet and speak with other people, or to be comfortably quiet.” We should all aspire to this. I will continue to pray and light candles for you, Alicia, and your dear husband. Much love to you both, Mary 1 Reply ALICIA PARR7 years agoALICIA PARRI read the replies of my friends here minutes ago. A boost after a rough day. I expect tomorrow to be better. 0 Reply Pilgrim7 years agoPilgrimIt is really good to hear from you, Alicia. Nature can be so healing on a lot of levels, and it sounds like a good place and way for you and your husband to just be together. This has been a long journey for you both. Many blessings. 1 Reply ALICIA PARR7 years agoALICIA PARRThank you, Pilgrim. I am grateful for you and all our friends on this site. 0 Reply Ursula7 years agoUrsulaHi Alicia, grateful to read from you! It seems to me that these are relatively good news! I undergo a special kind of surgery tomorrow and pray that all goes well for me. Wishing your husband and you that all goes well for you, too! 2 Reply ALICIA PARR7 years agoALICIA PARRUrsula, I Pray the loving care of dedicated professionals ease your recovery. I ask God for you to have a safe and rapid positive response. Alicia 0 Reply Pilgrim7 years agoPilgrimBlessings on you and the surgeon tomorrow in your procedure, Ursula. May all be well. I’ll be praying. 2 Reply ALICIA PARR7 years agoALICIA PARRThere would be less turmoil for me. The opportunity of realizing not everything will change and to carry on as best one can is a gift . I would suffer less. I speak for myself only and not as advice. 4 Reply Always Learning7 years agoAlways LearningYES, indeed… less turmoil, less drama, calmer seas! Your are definitely on the right path. ???? 2 Reply Michael7 years agoMichaelThe opportunity is to see with the heart, and that creates another opportunity to be grateful, and that creates the occasion to smile, and we can do that right now.???????????????????????? 5 Reply Deb7 years agoDebOne of my favorite quotes is from Dorothy Sayers from her book “The Mind of the Maker”: “The artist does not see life as a problem to be solved but as a medium for creation.” We are, one and all, artists. I have to ask myself with each occurrence in the day “Here is what presents, what do I want to do with it?” Sometimes I like what I do, sometimes not. I am always learning from what I choose. =Deb= 4 Reply Mary7 years agoMaryBeautiful sharing, Deb. Thank you 0 Reply Brittany7 years agoBrittanyI could have melted yesterday. But instead, I saw an opportunity. To hold love and space for others in their suffering. To ground my family in compassion, healthy vulnerability, and wholehearted living. I am okay. In the big scope of things, I am so grateful to have clothes, food, shelter, a space for my dogs where they are loved and cuddled. Do I know where I will live next week? Not really. Do I have a job yet? Not after Friday. But I am fed, sheltered, and trusting that things will work out b... I could have melted yesterday. But instead, I saw an opportunity. To hold love and space for others in their suffering. To ground my family in compassion, healthy vulnerability, and wholehearted living. I am okay. In the big scope of things, I am so grateful to have clothes, food, shelter, a space for my dogs where they are loved and cuddled. Do I know where I will live next week? Not really. Do I have a job yet? Not after Friday. But I am fed, sheltered, and trusting that things will work out because God is designing my life. I am manifesting love, freedom, detachment, and adventure. I can work on being clearer about what kind of adventure but for now, I feel so grateful that I took yesterday as an opportunity to be present, be loving, and hold space. Read More5 Reply Gina7 years agoGinaBrittany, “healthy vulnerability” are the words that stand out for me and I can really relate…and I am seeing this as a more accepting thing in my life…….although it sure isn’t an easy one.. 2 Reply Anonymous7 years agoAnonymousI’d stop taking steps in the wrong direction. 3 Reply Michael7 years agoMichaelif I am in a positive, grateful frame of mind, I see opportunities. it could be a person wanting to mentor me/give valuable insight. it could be an opportunity create a partnership for spreading weareworking2gether.org message. it could be an opportunity to help a student that is really in need but trying to play it off as otherwise. I’m saying that my life has to change/or stay grateful/positive first before I see opportunities. 5 Reply Kevin7 years agoKevinIt depends on what kind of opportunity we are talking about. Opportunity for self-improvement? Deeper introspection? Personal gain? Monetary reward? As I consider this question it falls within the life path and course I am currently on. So I would hope that increased opportunity would mean I would find more ways to assist others in need, or that my writing and photography would improve or find new outlets and that I would continue to remain healthy in order to put whatever opportunity came abou... It depends on what kind of opportunity we are talking about. Opportunity for self-improvement? Deeper introspection? Personal gain? Monetary reward? As I consider this question it falls within the life path and course I am currently on. So I would hope that increased opportunity would mean I would find more ways to assist others in need, or that my writing and photography would improve or find new outlets and that I would continue to remain healthy in order to put whatever opportunity came about to good use. – Kevin Read More5 Reply Antoinette7 years agoAntoinetteI believe everything is an opportunity! ! It’s the remembering to be grateful for whatever situation that arises and then seeing the opportunities to take action that can be the challenge. Remember to remember! Thanks for the good question! Off to the USA from Norway today! Happy summer vacation lovely people! 6 Reply My Private Gratitude Journal Write an entry in your private gratefulness journal Get Started This site is brought to you by A Network for Grateful Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are fully tax deductible in the U.S.A. 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