Not everything is as good, or bad, as it seems on the surface.
As I walked into the old, rickety restaurant, the scent of a mildewed, damp odor hit my nostrils. I thought, “There is no way I am going to stay and eat here.” The problem? It was praised as one of the greatest restaurants in the area, donning the absolute best steaks and burgers, not to mention their delicious desserts.
I considered leaving, I really did. After driving nearly an hour to the restaurant location, I figured, “What the heck, I will give it a shot!”
I overlooked the cynder block walls with off-white chipped paint. I overlooked the wooden decorations coated with dust. I even overlooked the overall smell of the establishment, in hopes of a delicious meal.
Sometimes, the best part of what we anticipate is on the other side of a rather unpleasant circumstances.
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Why did I tell you this? Because, sometimes, the best part of what we anticipate is on the other side of a rather unpleasant circumstances. Not everything is as good, or bad, as it seems on the surface. Agreed? It was worth the wait. It was worth the risk
When we see food advertised on television, does it ever look the same in person? Rarely, if ever.
Sometimes, the best part of what we anticipate is on the other side of a rather unpleasant circumstances.
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That’s the problem. Sometimes, the best part of what we anticipate is on the other side of less than desirable circumstances.
Maybe it is your career that stinks. Have you ever walked into an eating establishment and the grotesque odor of a clogged grease drain hit your nostrils? Have you ever sat at a table and an insect ran across the table while you were eating? Maybe your relationships are a lot like the eating establishments I have described, a relationship you have to stifle your anger, bitterness, hatred, and unforgiveness in order to remain.
When you drive by a dining establishment, just because it looks upscale and fine does not mean it is! When you seem to be miserable in a job, which obviously seems it will suck the life out of your forever, it is difficult to remain. Not all situations are as dire as described here, but if you are in a situation like this, hopefully, you will be encouraged.
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When you dread going home to a house full of strife and discouragement, remember, this is not the to sign walk away. It doesn’t, and likely won’t, last forever. You see, the chances we take in life are directly proportional to the amount of faith and trust we have in the thing, object, person, or whatever, on the other side of the risky action we are taking.
When we allow ourselves to dwell on our past, hurtful, negative experiences, we prevent ourselves from moving forward in progress. Do yourself a favor, allow your past to be released from you. Give it up. Let it go. Walk away. Forgive yourself for the perceived mistakes, bad calls, judgements, and bad relationships.
You don’t need permission to stay or to go. You don’t need someone else to give you permission to walk away from your traumatic past, find healing, and live freely. The restaurant was an example, but maybe it is symbolic of your life. Maybe the description of that place sounded a lot like your marriage, your job, or your health. Maybe it sounded a lot a lot like the place where you are in your profession; mid-life, miserable, and ready for a change.
Make a commitment to taking care of yourself, whether your exterior appearance looks like a run down restaurant, but the inside is beautiful, and best of the best. Maybe your exterior looks great but on the inside, you are a mess. This is an opportunity for you to make a decision: Make new habits. Create healthier living situations. Forgive yourself. Let go. Move on.