When something happens to me in my life or a situation arises, I really take the time to internalize its significance and ponder its meaning. Good or bad, I believe these experiences are the key to my growth as a person and in order for this growth to take part in the equation, I have to be aware . Being aware means instead of wallowing in the negative feelings I may be feeling when something is not going my way, I try to step back and ask what is the meaning of all this? There must be some underlying significance. Obviously it is easy to lose track of this mentality and get caught up in the hype of it all. After enduring a difficult week I now see what the point of it all was. The suffering we feel won't necessarily carry an overt meaning, however its importance lies in how we turn the situation around and reflect back on our mishaps and difficulties. In order to grow we must reflect and never stray too far away from ourselves.

Reminds me of the love I share

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."