How to make lemonade when life gives you lemons
There are times when life can be harsh and sends us reeling to the edges of life. In situation like this we are in a quandary on how to deal with it. Like this man in a story shared by Fr. Jerry M. Orbos in his book, “Just A Moment."
"He was only 21 years old, full of life and love. He was a very good son to a very loving mother. He was contemplating to join the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) in Techny, Illinois to follow God’s call.
"But tragedy struck when Ryan, my nephew drowned on August 11, 2002 during a family outing in Vancouvers, Canada.
"Why him? Why now? How come?
"It was his mother, my cousin Linda who answered these questions for me when I talked with her over the phone. She expressed, “God’s will be done. The Lord has called Ryan to follow him. And Ryan has followed him to eternity."
Only a heart that has been embraced by God and Mama Mary can be brave and see the light.
How about us? How do we make a lemonade when life throws us a lemon? How do you make the best of the negative situations ?
I believe that if we ask the Lord in His mercy on whatever problems and trials that life throws, we are in a better position on how to deal with them. With God’s mercy we can be enlightened and be guided on how to face the problems confronting us.
The “lifehack website” offers the following tips on how to make a lemonade when life throws us a lemon:
Stay calm. It’s important not to stress too much, despite the issues happening in your life. Learning to take a deep breath when life gets too much can allow you a moment of much-needed relaxation. Find a spot to reflect on what’s happening and how you are going to deal with it.
React positively. Moving through the problems with a sense of grace is what you can control. There are outside forces, of course, but it’s up to you how you’re going to cope with the. Don’t get angry or completely freak out. Instead smile and say to yourself, “This too shall pass.”
Learn to accept things. By pushing away the problem, you only make it stronger. Instead, accept things as they are. If you suffered a loss, it’s essential you acknowledge it so the healing can truly begin.
Be the warrior. Face your problems like that of a warrior, instead of running from them. Having the strength to deal with whatever is happening in your life brings more confidence. It is in times like these where you can test your strength and grow, if you take the opportunity to do so with open arms and a warrior mind. Know that the problems will eventually cease, probably a lot more quickly if you manage them. Running away may cause the problem to resurface from time to time.
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