DAY 7: CONFLICT

Happy New Year's Eve guys! It's day 7 and today's prompt is:

Conflict.

As the year comes to a close, we are reminded that things don't always go according to plan. Sometimes our limits are tested, and we are forced into survival mode. July was the first time I'd ever suffered a major injury. The down time alone was deafening, but the helplessness was truly painful.

I'll tell you, of all the things I learned from that experience, the hardest, and most important thing was that I really had to be my own best friend. I mean, sticking a person with an over-active mind on a couch for four weeks can do some damage; it would to anyone. But it wasn't a total loss. A lot of great things came out of that time.

I embraced my creative side, reached out to friends, and reminded myself that these circumstances were temporary. Truth be told, moments like that can make you feel really alone. But you're not. In fact, I think if we spent just as much time looking for things to be grateful for, as we did blaming the universe for the unfortunate set of circumstances we find ourselves in, we'd be a lot happier, a lot more often.

Conflict happens, guys. But its not permanent. Take a breath, and let it go. It's going to be okay.

Now it's your turn!

What conflict did you have to overcome this year?  How can you hold on to your sanity next time you're faced with a difficult set of circumstances?

Leave your responses in the comments, or on social media using #grateful2020. I wish everyone a safe, and happy new year!