Wise words from Michael Hyatt

Hyatt's words italicized.

In life we all know that bad things simply happen on a regular basis. We get upset, angry and frustrated through them but perhaps there is a bigger question we can ask. Of course we can ask why me?... or why did this have to happen? Or we could ask...

“What does this experience make possible?”

Do you see the subtle shift? Suddenly, your attention moves from the past—which you can’t do a thing about—to the future.

It is also an acknowledgment that nothing happens by chance. Everything has a purpose. Even the bad things can have a positive impact, when we open our hearts and accept them as “part of the plan.”

The bottom line is this: you can’t always choose what happens to you. Accidents and tragedies happen. But you can choose how you respond to those situations. One of the best ways to begin is to ask yourself the right question.

Question: Consider a negative situation in your life. Ask yourself, “What does this experience make possible?“