“Don’t let a hard lesson harden your heart.”
—Sophia A. Nelson, American Opinion Writer
Consider the following list of “hard lessons,” and others that have occurred in your life:
- The breakup of an important relationship
- Being fired from a job you enjoyed
- The failure of a business or entrepreneurial venture
- Loosing a good sum of money on an investment or purchase
- Missing out on a promotion or a job you really desired
What are some typical responses for you or those you know when such events occur? I often hear people say things like, I’ll never do that again! or You just can’t trust… or What’s the Use? I shouldn’t have gotten my hopes up!
Unfortunately, when we engage in such heart-hardening decisions, we actually shoot ourselves in the foot. Hoping to protect ourselves, we keep ourselves from achieving the wonderful things that make life so worthwhile.
EXERCISE:
How and in what ways can and will you remain more open-hearted and open-minded in the pursuit of the extraordinary life you desire?