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Inconvenience and Possibilities

Due to a series of events, that were out of my control, I recently had to do some thing over. I did not like the inconvenience, but had no other choice. In the process of preparing to have a quality control inspection I did some tiding up. In the process, I realized that it was in my best interest to replace the shower curtain in my bathroom. I did not need to change the shower curtain, but decided to do so to avoid further possible aggravation, if the inspector was very picky.

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Awareness, Acceptance, and Action

So last weekend I looked for shower curtains at both Target and Walmart. I found one that I liked and the price, at Walmart for $7.58; and bought the shower curtain. Little did I realize at the time that I was about to see a “silver lining”.

When I decided upon and bought the shower curtain I had no idea how the new shower curtain would enhance my bathroom and shower experience. After getting it home, I replaced the old shower curtain with the new shower cushion. After hanging I noticed something that enhanced the shower curtain’s value to me. Light reflected through the curtain with a prism affect. Unlike the old shower curtain, the new shower curtain provided a cathartic effect.

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Lesson Reinforced

The experience with the new shower curtain reinforced a lesson. Although I did not like the inconvenience of the quality control inspection, a silver lining appeared to me. Although I did not like the inconvenience of the quality control inspections I realized that I do not have to spend a lot of money to enhance my quality of life.

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Dark Clouds and Silver Linings

In life you may be confronted with inconveniences. Those inconveniences may appear to you as dark clouds. My encouragement to you, as I need to remember; is to look for silver linings among your dark clouds and inconvenience. Look for the benefits and the opportunities that your inconvenience provides. See your dark clouds and inconveniences in a different light. Look for ways to enhance your quality of life because of the inconvenience. See your dark clouds and inconveniences as a set ups, not a set backs in your life.

“People generally see what they look for, and hear what they listen for.” Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird

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In September of 2008 I wrote an article to share what I learned about dark clouds and silver linings. The article: Why Dark Clouds appear in Life?  I would invite you to read the article by clicking on this link: Why Dark Clouds appear in Life.

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