Happily Climbing New Mountains

“Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.” Andy Rooney

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This yearmonthweek day is going to have its set of challenges.

If you're like me, much of the time I'm not very nice when a problem shows up; I treat her like an unwanted guest.

I avoid eye-contact.I hold my breath and hope she goes away. I walk away hoping to lose her.

My response is never a polite, "hello";  it's more akin to screaming, "WHO INVITED YOU??"

And yet, the challenges should never be a surprise.  They are entirely predictable and, as much as I hate to admit it, are exactly what I need for growth.

They are what you need too.

So rather than greeting today's obstacles with hostility, how about seeing them as a necessary part of the journey?  How about walking toward the base of the mountain and getting on with the hike?

That's my plan... hope to see you on the path!