Everybody has Problems!

My sweet girlies,

I’ve got another life lesson for you that most adults haven’t figured out yet.  

Everybody has problems!  EVERYBODY!  For some reason we think WE should be exempt.  No one is exempt.  Problems are going to come.  Life is not perfect, and usually problems come “at the worst times” in our lives.  Times when we are already stressed or “too busy to deal with one more thing”.  

It’s how we deal with our problems that matters. 

If we walk through life expecting it to be perfect and problem free, then when a problem arises we are probably not going to handle it very well.  We may take it out on others, or ask “why me?”  Well,  my dear,  “Why NOT you?”  Why do you think that you should be exempt? 

If we walk through life remembering that everyone has problems, then when a problem hits you in the face you can handle it better.  You can say, “I’m not alone.  Everyone has problems!”  

Don’t focus on having a problem, focus on the problem.  Deal with one problem at a time.  Watch your attitude towards others.  You can still be kind during tough times.  Choosing to see the positive things going on in your life will help too.  
One last thing,  If everyone has problems, then someone you cross paths with today is probably going through a tough time.  Kindness and understanding goes a long way.  Show it to everyone, even if they don’t show it to you.   You don’t know what they might be going through today.