Count Your Blessings, Not Your Problems!

Our Problems Are Our Wake Up Call For Creativity!

Happy Wednesday Golden Divas!

“When you run after your thoughts, you are like a dog chasing a stick; every time a stick is thrown, you run after it. Instead, be like a lion who, rather than chasing after the stick, turns to face the thrower, One only throws a stick at a lion once.” 

-Milarepa

Golden Divas we all struggle with making important life-changing decisions and sometimes we are paralyzed with choices and problems that consistently plague our lives in one form or the other. We are distracted by factors that have nothing to do with our decisions. That is why we have to dig deep in order to find the source of our confusion. We have to identify the single most important factor to make the decision so that it will lead us back onto the path to fulfilling our goals or purpose. 

Understanding our goals and purpose helps to clarify our decisions. Once a destination has been chosen, the path becomes clear. Unfortunately, Golden Divas we know life can and will constantly throw us some distractions. You know those thoughts that lead us off our chosen path. These thoughts are enticing and confusing like a stick is thrown to a dog, we spend our time chasing distractions instead of following our path.   

In this post, I will be using an analogy with the lion the ‘King Of The Jungle,’ the majestic beast of strength, courage, justice, accompanied by the beautiful lioness ‘The great ‘Mother and Protector’ who is pivotal to prosperity, growth, and survival of the tribe. These two beasts are known for their excellent problem-solving skills.

Just like the ‘Big Cat’, is the problem solver out in the wild (Hey, they have issues too, it can be hard out there in the jungle), but when you think about it who will come up against a lion or a lioness? Um…no one. Anyway, they solve their problems quickly with ferocity, and their cognitive skills to survive is phenomenal. 

Have you ever heard of Lion’s Gaze? 

Finding the key to solving your problem is like ‘The Lion’s Gaze’ it is simply understanding your goal or purpose which helps to clarify your decisions. Once a destination has been chosen, the path becomes clear. 

You may ask, ‘If only our problems could be solved swiftly like the lion’s gaze. It can if you follow the tools that God has given us to solve them, and when you make your comeback it will be far greater than your setback. We must be like the lion and chase the source of our distracting thoughts. Let’s count our problems as a blessing and stay laser focus with our God-given abilities, and resources to move forward to solve them. After all, we have the spirit of a fierce lion and lioness embedded in our soul.

Here are a few tips for solving life problems!

1. Recognize that you will always have problems.

The problem you’re facing today is just an opportunity for God to do for you or through you what you can’t do by yourself.  

2. Identify the real problem.

A problem is something you can do something about. If you can’t do something about it, it’s not a problem, it’s a predicament.

3. You must face the problem.

Look at the issues realistically and deal with it. If you are wise and I know my Golden Divas are we seek God’s assistance and “boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear.” (Heb 13:6 NKJV).  

4. Evaluate the problem carefully and prayerfully.

There is a time in the life of every problem when it is big enough to see, yet small enough to solve; however, the key is to find the right time and be patient when implementing the solution.

5. Don’t just see the problem look for the opportunity.

A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. Golden Divas out of pain comes to purpose, and out of devastation comes direction.

6. Try to keep your problems in perspective.

When you realize that there are people around you that have much bigger problems than yours, it brings out the gratitude and perspective.

7. Try to see the problem from different angles.

With God’s help, you can generally devise more than one way to solve the problem.

Golden Divas it’s time to find your inner LIONESS, it’s time to find your inner ROAR and never let it go for anyone. Your time is NOW. Start where you stand and never, I repeat never back down no matter the problem!

We are determined to get what we want in order to succeed, and we know problems are waiting to pounce leaving scars along the way, well you know that’s just another sign of our beauty as we tackle the situation for the greater good. As Golden Divas, we know our strength doesn’t come from caving into our circumstances but rising from them becoming fearless, and making life limitless.  

Ladies, did you know your only competition as a woman is not other women but who you were yesterday? Strive to always better yourself daily. Slay those problems swiftly like the lioness that you are by changing your mindset and perspective in life, let me suggest that you start making that significant change of staying focus now.

Remember you get what you focus on, so focus on what you want out of life. Get rid of the distractions that are holding you back and be intentional in setting your goals to strive for success. Certain obstacles and stumbling blocks will try to deter you from reaching those goals; however, never and I repeat never let anyone tell you that your problem is too big. They don’t know your God. 

Be the change. Make the change. Become the reason why so many women desire to walk in her stilettos. Remember weak divas seek revenge, strong divas forgive, and smart divas forget.

Even though you may be facing some tough situations, be the lioness of your kingdom while you feed your focus to succeed. Just do it, ladies, follow your passion, your dream, and don’t forget to aim high.

Remember when you kick a Golden Diva when she is down, you better pray she doesn’t get up because she is coming for everything they said she couldn’t have in this world!

So if you are in the way of her goals and dreams and you’re part of her problem and not the solution I suggest you get out of her way before she moves you out of her way.

Lastly, ladies, surround yourself with other Golden Divas who are problem solvers, not problem starters that are hungry for success just like you. So never quit until you’re living the life that you dream of and feed your mind with success!

Believe in yourself; because we were born to achieve GREATNESS!

Sources:

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