Roadblocks.
How do you view a roadblock in your life? Is it an inconvenience, a nuisance, a game changer or something that rolls off your shoulder like water off a duck?
Author and motivational speaker Sheri Riley says it's all a matter of perspective. "...if you see the situation as an opportunity, a blessing, or a chance to elevate your game, you are halfway to a positive resolution."
When I think about an actual roadblock that you might experience while driving it generally involves a detour. The other evening Chuck and I were returning home, and discovered that our route had been shut down due to construction. My quick thinking husband took the next exit, and drove us home using an alternate route.
As it turned out we were home in about the same time so the roadblock didn't set us back much. Of course, the story could have had a completely different ending if we had been unable to change lanes in a timely fashion. Sometimes when a roadblock in life comes along we need to change our perspective in order to change our course.
We've all experienced those times in life when our best made plans seem to change through no fault of our own. It's easy to get discouraged, but at the same time just like Riley says, if you face the situation with a more positive spin you might find yourself headed in a new direction that you hadn't considered before.
Roadblocks can't always be avoided, but they don't have to stop you completely from accomplishing your goals. Look for the opportunities they may bring.
Positive post! Hindsight always has 20/20 vision and maybe that gives us assurance that roadblocks will clear up.
ReplyDeleteI think you are right about that it takes some experience to know that a roadblock is not the end of the world. It might take having a few years behind our backs to help us realize this. Thanks for reading!
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