6 Reasons asking
yourself “What is my Lesson in this Situation?” is beneficial
By: Dr. Elizabeth
Wallace
I am a big believer in asking “what is my lesson in this
situation?”
I do this to mine wisdom and growth from situations I might
otherwise be inclined to complain about.
Below are six reasons why asking yourself this question is a good habit
to form:
Asking this simple question:
1.
Keeps you focused on you. This helps prevent blaming!
2.
Helps you remain positive. It is hard to focus on being angry or bitter
when you are seeking growth and enlightenment.
3.
Moves you through mental stages. As an individual considers actions as
lessons, it is difficult to ignore the desire to implement the learning in
one’s life.
4.
Reminds you that you are part of something bigger
than yourself; you are connected to others.
5.
Allows you to connect events that might not have
been connected otherwise. Asking
questions of yourself may help identify trends in your behavior that can be
addressed for improvement.
6.
Establishes the practice of reflection.
It is often easy to get swept up in so much of the busy-ness
or distractions offered by today’s lifestyles and establishes an art practice
of centering oneself. Taking a few
minutes to journal or just think about these six things will help individuals
strive to be the best self, possible.
Bio:
Dr. Elizabeth Wallace has a doctorate of education and has
spent 24 years working with college students.
Her passion is spirituality and the development of spiritual
identity. Dr. Wallace and her husband
live in Texas where they are well-trained by their seven year old Boarder
Collie, Pete and their two year old Australian Shepard, RePete.
Twitter: libby0218
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