Move Past Adversity To Make Change Happen

At times change brings adversity into our life.

We prefer life when it is smooth and harmonious but it does not always go that way, does it?

Things happen all the time.

Some throw us off target, get in the way of what we which to do.

We can let it upset our equilibrium or we can meet it head on and deal with it. Sometimes this is easier than other times.

Other times it just seems pure chance that the roll of the dice seems to go against us.

But these times can show us (and the world) what we can really do or we can just go home and put our feet up as if nothing has happened.

We can try to ride out the storm. But not acting takes courage and foresight for it to work out well.

We have to assess each scenario on a case by case basis.

We have to think and reflect, feel and try to understand what is happening.

To us, to the world we live in, to loved ones.

Hardship, trouble or distress has this habit of putting us on the spot.

Reversals, misfortune and sorrow are particularly hard to bear.

Mishaps, trials or hard times can test the best of us.

We may need a time out. A time for reflection and assessment. To help decide what is going on and how best to tackle the issues involved.

We can question ourselves and wonder how to tackle the issues involved.

At times like these words can be very powerful - healing, soothing, comforting, relaxing . . .

The power of words . . .

If we let them filter through and allow the words their power to move and revitalize. If we let ourselves be uplifted and filled with their sometimes hidden insights.

I hope this page will do this and more. I hope this example will help to express life in an insightful, penetrating but easy to read manner. And help us to question the lives we lead and the manner in which we live them.

Adversity can be at the heart of any change
circumstance and the situation seem to arrange
for us to be tested in our endeavor
we should not feel put upon or any anger

For hardships seem to be common place
but life will give us the strength and grace
to meet the demands and all the challenges
if we look more closely we can get glimpses

Of the magic of the life we have in our hands
and the power and energy that our life commands
which we can tap into if we are humble
it is right there before us, no need to stumble

At the first sign we see any trouble
we should our efforts try to redouble
and not be swayed by life's winds that do blow
over us we can feel that they bestow

Renewed energies which we can call upon,
we are real and gifted and not merely a pawn
in the puzzle of this life we find ourselves in
to give up, well that would be a real sin

For perseverance in the face of any danger
supports persistence and adversity can become clearer
this is not a trial in the real sense of the word
though it may seem that we from our path to have wandered

And at the same time we may seem to be tested,
but with our good efforts we will not be bested,
we should just stick at our task and hold firm
there is no need to wriggle or to squirm

Or feel any distress or any suffering,
any adversity, reverse or misfortune is just temporary
if we hold our head high we can see the light
and know that some happenings are merely an accident

And life is not really out to get us
the odd mishap here and there may be a bonus
and help us to question our path or direction
and ensure that life for us is not just random

For adversity can be met in several different ways
it may seem to be chance but it can open gateways
to new experience and help us to learn
that for us life is real, but we should not concern

Ourselves if sorrow or calamity come to call
it is not as if we will always fall
and not be able to get up and resume our stance
our goals and dreams firmly intact, life can enhance

Our experience of joy, satisfaction and contentment
if we push forward with honor and humility it is no accident
that we can pull through and achieve our aim of change
and see our best efforts, contribution, are well within our range.

All best,
Martin