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No matter what difficulties life throws up, I always look for the reason behind it and then embrace the learning. I actively seek the light rather than dwell within the shadow. I look for those golden nuggets of potential unfolding, seek the hidden meanings and welcome the possibility of new beginnings. Last night my mind came up with a novel, albeit rather graphic, way of explaining this approach to life. I'd like to share it with you in the hope that it inspires some people to search for the gifts within the challenges they face.

Dig deep, however big the whopping pile of sh*t that just got dumped on you. Climb high, however insurmountable, that mountain of cr*p might feel.

Those golden nuggets of insight, wisdom, truth and strength are lying in there somewhere, deep within the mountain of cr*p that just descended upon you out of the blue. It may take all your strength to wade through that swamp of hurt, betrayal, pain or fear. That pungent odour of lies, injustice or wrongdoings may make you gag at times. The very sight of the big pile of bullsh*t that lies before you, whatever form it may take, might make you sick to your stomach, and the pain of the hurt you are feeling at times, might make you crumble with despair. But those golden nuggets are in there, somewhere, waiting for you to stumble upon them. Granted, they may be way down deep within the core of that mountain of cr*p but trust me, they are there. 

Just keep looking for the glimmer of light that shines like a beacon of hope. Keep feeling your way forward through that darkness with faith and a total belief that you will get there. Keep wading through that quagmire of disbelief and desperation, and keep listening with an open heart for those encouraging whispers of your soul; for it is they that will guide you through the layers of helplessness and hopelessness towards that place of knowing.

Keep going and you will find the answers you are looking for, those elusive golden nuggets. When you find them pick them up, for you will have earned each one. As you hold these golden nuggets of insight, wisdom, truth and strength within your hands, and truly embrace the learning you have been gifted, you will find that beneath them lay the golden nuggets of understanding, compassion, forgiveness and gratitude. These gifts are also yours to embrace. Take them into your hands and hold them close to your heart; for by doing so you will find love, peace, freedom and joy.

Reframe the way you view your sh*t and start looking for the gifts that lie within it. Over the years the sh*t that seems so overwhelming right now, will diminish, decay and fade away. The gifts that you uncover from that sh*t, the layers and layers of golden nuggets that are waiting for you to find them, are timelessly liberating.

So what are you waiting for?  Let's start digging.