Learn from the Struggle

Life is not always easy, that is a fact. It is not always difficult either. Much of how life goes is affected by how we approach and act in different situations.

Professionally, I am an electrician. I was recently working with an apprentice. He was working on something and I was nearby doing something else. While working near him, I noticed that he was taking a little long on the task at hand. No big deal. He eventually came over and asked for help. Happy to do so, we headed over to where he was working. He showed me what he was doing, and what he had been trying to do.

I told him to look at what he was working on and take a minute to see if there was another way to approach the situation. If one way is not working, there is probably another way that you can try. After a brief moment, I suggested another option or two. Then I took the opportunity to show him what I would have done.

Not everything that we encounter in life is going to go smoothly. Not everything will go right the first time. Sometimes we may have to struggle with something for a little while. Sometimes we may have to try something several times and even several different things before it works.

What works in one situation or problem, may not work all the time. Sometimes we may struggle with something for a while. Sometimes we may have to ask for help. Eventually, things may work out. Do not forget the things that helped you make it through. You may need them in the future. And you may even be able to pass them along and help someone else out as well.

So whether you ar going through a rough season of life, or you are chasing your dreams, be patient. Keep working. Stay focused. Maybe even ask for help. But remember to learn the lessons that the struggle provides.