Wow! I’m guessing I’m not alone when I say this question arrives in perfect timing!
The mind has a tendency to jump to conclusions and usually tending towards a bleak outlook.
Why are we wired this way?
But this reminds me of a story and I hope it’s ok to tell it here? Here goes-
The Chinese Farmer
A farmer and his son had a beloved horse who helped the family earn a living. One day, the horse ran away and their neighbours exclaimed, “Your horse ran away, what terrible luck!” The farmer replied, “Maybe so, maybe not.”
A few days later, the horse returned home, leading a few wild horses back to the farm as well. The neighbors shouted out, “Your horse has returned, and brought several horses home with him. What great luck!” The farmer replied, “Maybe so, maybe not.”
Later that week, the farmer’s son was trying to break one of the horses and she threw him to the ground, breaking his leg. The neighbours cried, “Your son broke his leg, what terrible luck!” The farmer replied, “Maybe so, maybe not.”
A few weeks later, soldiers from the national army marched through town, recruiting all boys for the army. They did not take the farmer’s son, because he had a broken leg. The neighbours shouted, “Your boy is spared, what tremendous luck!” To which the farmer replied, “Maybe so, maybe not. We’ll see.”
It is really impossible to tell whether anything that happens is good or bad.
You never know what the consequences of misfortune or good fortune will be, as only time will tell the whole story. 🙂
Why do our minds always what to judge and constantly discriminate?
The last two days I have seen the miracle of mindfulness- the act of being aware brings insight into any situation.
So by me pausing and taking some focused breaths I was able to see the whole situation before with eyes of gratitude rather than become aggressive.
I’m thankful that I am seeing and feeling the transformation of meditation. Mediation has brought healing into my life. Mindfulness meditation has created opportunities where I use to see roadblocks- or at worse painful migraine attacks!
I’m so grateful to the breath!

Some of what I thought were the worse things that could ever happen to have very often turned out to be the things that have made me become more resilient .
Today’s quote reminds me of my attitude when these “god awful” events were occurring.
I was full of fear and had a resistance against what was happening.
Now I see, of course, in hindsight, that these events were gifts.
Trusting life completely, means to let go of the struggle against what is and say yes to life!
It does take enormous amounts of courage to open your heart and say yes to life no matter what!
Thank you brother David I’m grateful for this question because it helps me reflect on these last three years with gratitude!

I can show up to life with more integrity by being awake and aware of feelings arising. With each moment feelings arising can sweep me away or I can consciously choose how to respond rather than react.
When I am aware of my intention each moment I can change the habits that I may have with a reactive mind.
So if I want more integrity then I need to plant the seeds to grow integrity. What is integrity?
To me integrity means having ethical conduct.
This means to me to remember to act, speak and be ethical throughout my day.
Speak the truth and do my best to help others.
Be loving and compassionate. Meet challenging circumstances with respectful attitude. Meet each moment with an attitude of gratitude: saying yes to life with kindness.