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There is a saying that you have probably heard or said that goes: For every cloud, there is a silver lining. It can be hard to give this quote much credence, however, when your own personal dark cloud is hovering above you, pouring cold rain down your back. We have all faced hopeless situations in our lives, whether it’s a failing marriage, a failing business, a failing poker hand, or countless other failures. Each unique situation seems dire, and the last thing you are willing to believe is that on the other side, there is a silver lining. It is hard for us to look at these situations in a positive way. We cannot help but look at that dark cloud overhead and be angry or upset. In your mind, you made all the right decisions, took all the right steps, played all the right cards, but still came out on the losing end. The game of life does not always treat us fairly, so in order to find that silver lining we have to turn those hopeless situations around. Even if you can’t win them all, you can always learn from the mistakes you have made. Learning is what creates the skills needed to succeed. Do not view past failures without looking at how you can turn them into something positive. If there is something to be learned, figure it out and then move on from that past mistake. Dwelling on the negative will bring you no benefits. Tell yourself: I can’t believe this happened, but this is what I can do to make sure that doesn’t happen again. Analyze the things you have done in the past and file them into two categories: things that helped me succeed or things that caused me to fail. When you have these things written out in front of you, it is easier to avoid repeating mistakes. Focus on the things that will keep you on the right path. The mistakes you have made in the past during hopeless situations can be heavy stones that will sink you if you hold onto them for too long. Instead, use those things to create stepping stones that will help you cross the depths and reach your achievements. The meaning of the silver lining is to give you hope. It is a beacon to show you that there is more behind the dark cloud. Once it has passed, you are given the opportunity to make something happen. Whether that something is positive or negative is up to you. How do you move on when you feel trapped in a hopeless situation? What are some of the silver linings that you have found along the way? Let us know! Deb Lamb is a Ghostwriter and Copywriter who lives an amazing life in Granbury, Texas with her husband, two dogs and cat. She has a passion and desire to ignite and encourage others to successfully survive the hard times like divorce, abuse, single-parenting, homelessness and job loss. Deb has personally experienced these life-altering situations making her an authority and expert to motivate and inspire others. She has authored hundreds of articles on these topics and writes motivating and inspirational advice and strategies on how to overcome and enjoy a stunning life. Visit her blog for encouragement, direction and advice.
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