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Best of Our Blogs: January 22, 2013

By Brandi-Ann Uyemura, M.A.
Associate Editor

Do you see the challenges in your life as problems or opportunities? I know the latter sounds a little pollyanna. I’m sure you weren’t searching the web to find opportunities that ADHD or Bipolar Disorder bring. What you were probably looking for is strategies, help or advice.

I can understand both perspectives. At least initially, anything that happens in our life that seems abnormal feels like a huge insurmountable problem. It can feel like chaos, an wanted gift, a horrible nightmare. But over time, we might find an unexpected gift if we’re open to seeing it. This takes more work. It takes a conscious effort to find the silver lining. It requires change. If you allow it, whatever you are going through can take you from the life you thought you wanted to the life you need.

If you’re opting for this type of life, you might want to read our top post. It’s all about how to consciously co-create your life instead of live passively in a world of fear. It’s the type of life story that can change the way you view your problems and life challenges. If there was a way to change our perceptions on the gravest issues that come across our path, we can live our life courageously, stronger, and more confident that we can conquer anything.

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