We had been working hard on moving our family to a new city and the plan had fallen through. Our plans and dreams and goals were shattered. Our plan that seemed so perfect, was taken away from us quickly. And I started to cry. Because to be honest, plans change. Or think they should. In fact, life throws each of us a whole lot of curve balls. And I am sure as you are reading this, you are thinking of a time that a similar situation has happened to you.
Whether it be a job that has fallen through. A baby that you have longed for and have not received.
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A marriage that ended. A promise that was broken. A prayer that feels to be unanswered. A hope that you are losing faith on. I went home from our date upset and confused. WHY after working so hard on something, would it be taken away?
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WHY is my plan, not His plan? WHY when I have a good, faithful desire is it so hard to receive the blessing sometimes? WHY if it felt like the correct decision, did it not work out? I opened a book that had been sitting on my nightstand and my bookmark fell out of it and onto my bed. So every day for the next month, you will be able to find a little way to not just grow or change — but to truly BLOOM no matter where you are! Or what trial you are currently fighting! This is the first step.
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To mentally tell yourself that you are going to bloom. Know that you ARE enough. Or have perfect kids. Or have longer hair. Or have a flawless face. Or have a closet full of new clothes and sparkly shoes. Or have it all together. Get outside and go for a walk.
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Do an at home work out. Go to the gym. Take your kids to the park. Not only will your body thank you, but your brain will too! Maybe there is a reason you are planted where you are? Maybe there is someone that needs YOU. You are so unique and can bring so much good to the people around you! God has put you where you are for a reason — so find that reason and BE that reason. Make it a place you WANT to be. Or dirtier than you wish. Acknowledge that you can control your thoughts. Many people feel that their thoughts are beyond their control.
While we're never in complete control of our feelings and emotions, there are things we can do to direct our thoughts. While you cannot always change your circumstances, you can work on adjusting your own perspective. In any given situation, you can control how you choose to see and perceive what's occurring around you.
Try to take responsibility for this throughout your day-to-day life. For example, if you're unhappy with your current company, you do not have to see your situation as wholly negative. If you keep having thoughts like, "This is terrible. I hate my job," pause and think of other ways to view the situation. You could, for example, think about positives like your family and social circle.
You could also see your disdain for your current job as motivation to get your career on track, or view your position as a stepping stone toward your dream job. Accept changes as they occur. The only sure thing is change. No matter where you're planted, situations and circumstances will change with time.
If you want to learn to bloom despite any circumstances, it's important you learn to calmly embrace change. You can do this by not being too rigid in your habits and being open to new experiences. Remember, change is necessary to progress. If things always stayed the same, there would be no personal growth or forward motion. If something has changed recently, adapt instead of feeling upset or uneasy about the changes.
Be on the lookout for opportunities and ways you can change your current situation. If you're in a situation that's not ideal, there are likely ways to change it or yourself for the better. Value what you do have.
If you're feeling negative about your life overall, this can affect your overall energy level. A negative mentality makes it difficult to bloom.
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Instead of wishing for ideal circumstances, look for things you can appreciate right now. This can help you develop the positive attitude necessary to bloom. It's easy to forget the good things about life when you're faced with difficulties every day. Try to make a conscious effort to focus on what you do have.
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For example, maybe you don't love your job, but do you have coworkers you like? Are you learning skills you can use later on? Are there other things about your life, such as relationships, that make you happy? Focus your energy here. Try to learn lessons from your circumstances. One great way to bloom in any circumstances is to always be on the lookout for life lessons. Look at where you're at right now. Ask yourself what you can learn. How can you make your present experiences and situation into a life lesson?
If you, say, relocated for work and hate your current town, think about what you could learn. Maybe this will be a lesson in resiliency. You may learn a lot about yourself. If you're, say, lonely in a new town, this is a chance to get to know yourself and learn how to stay entertained and fulfilled when alone. It's not always easy to see the lesson if circumstances are bleak, but a lesson often becomes more clear later on.
If you can't find a lesson right now, try to remind yourself you will learn something from your experiences some day. Do not think of the present moment as a waste. Radical acceptance means learning to accept your current situation, and everything you cannot change, as it is. This can help you bloom where you're planted as you will not waste time indulging in "what if" scenarios.
Try to wake up every morning with a sense of acceptance about what you cannot change. The way you interpret the situation determines whether or not you will suffer. Congratulations on your 45th Anniversary.
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I am happy and excited for you and Richard. You are a great example of a loving husband and wife. Joan, I must have known how bad i needed this blog. Thank you,Thank you for writing it. The Lord works in wonders ways!! Dear June, Thank you for writing. Keep looking around you.
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I am so proud of you. You are beautiful blooming. Celebrate you Never Give Up Joan.