Even the most painful experiences can contain seeds that spawn positive change. These seeds can launch us in new directions and open our eyes in ways that would have otherwise been impossible. Though we commonly meet unwanted change with resistance, worrying about the immediate, negative consequences, it’s encouraging to reflect on how we’ve heard others say and possibly felt ourselves, that something that seemed terrible at first ended up being very positive. Remembering this can help us open our minds to the possibility that when we’re confronted with something truly unwanted, the end results might just be…

Positively life affirming.