Daily Question, May 21 What might be the silver lining in a difficult situation I’m currently facing? 57 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. reality9 months agorealityIf I successfully continue to persevere I might live 🙂 reality 1 Reply M.E.F9 months agoM.E.FThe positive thing would be to grow as a person and recognize my mistakes. If I’m sad to see how to be happy without holding grudges and having the ability to get up when I’m down and love myself so I can love again. 1 Reply Regina Troupe9 months agoRegina TroupeIn these uncertain times, I've found myself in a place where I've lost all of my music concerts due to non gathering. At first I panicked for about 3 weeks. Then, I realized that this could also be an opportunity to learn something new in the music field. I do own a recording | production studio in my home so I've decided to learn how to score music for film. This will broaden my musical background and allow for other opportunities. I made the decision to use this time as an opportunity inst...In these uncertain times, I’ve found myself in a place where I’ve lost all of my music concerts due to non gathering. At first I panicked for about 3 weeks. Then, I realized that this could also be an opportunity to learn something new in the music field. I do own a recording | production studio in my home so I’ve decided to learn how to score music for film. This will broaden my musical background and allow for other opportunities. I made the decision to use this time as an opportunity instead of focusing on what I’ve lost…. Read More1 Reply Malag9 months agoMalagI just don’t seem to be seeing it in a difficult thing/silver lining perspective at the moment. It is what it is. 1 Reply Ose9 months agoOseWhat I hope to find into more is prayer and will make it a daily practice and lit a candle here. It fills my heart with deep joy, gratefully connecting and serving. 3 Reply Heather9 months agoHeatherBeing able to connect with my God, myself, and my husband. 2 Reply SaVaLoS9 months agoSaVaLoSBigger guns. Biceps people not arms. I mean arms not weapons of destruction. My fists are lethal weapon s though. 1 Reply Elizabeth9 months agoElizabethMy difficult situation is my lack of friends and popularity. I wish I was popular. Maybe the silver lining is it gives me a chance to focus completely on school work, and improve myself academically. 4 Reply reality9 months agorealityYes, it's a very important part of any and all maturation processes, we mustn't do what we like to, and must do what we don't like to; yet, moderation in all things, including moderation. The distraction of popularity is tres facile, yet, if it diminishes one's extremely important intellectual, psyche growth, especially in the early years when one grows quicker than they ever will, than it's more than a distraction and less than socializing; a less than positive choice. Have a good day :) r...Yes, it’s a very important part of any and all maturation processes, we mustn’t do what we like to, and must do what we don’t like to; yet, moderation in all things, including moderation. The distraction of popularity is tres facile, yet, if it diminishes one’s extremely important intellectual, psyche growth, especially in the early years when one grows quicker than they ever will, than it’s more than a distraction and less than socializing; a less than positive choice. Have a good day 🙂 reality Read More1 Reply Elizabeth9 months agoElizabethThanks reality. You are so right, and I hope I can get through high school with the knowledge I need, not the popularity that will get me little in life. It is important I remember the goal, and not get sidetracked. 2 Reply reality9 months agorealityYeah, thanx, yet, you must trust yourself too, socializing that leads to networking is oh so valuable in our country of “it’s who you know, not what, that matters” (especially for women), as well 🙂 reality 1 Reply devy9 months agodevyHi Elizabeth.. I can totally relate to what you say. For most of my lifetime including now I don’t have a lot of friends. Growing up I did not feel popular. It took years to realize that I am introverted, that I don’t have a lot of friends because of that. I realized that the problem partially was that I did not love myself. But I am coming to grips to fact that being introverted and that is ok. I like being social to a point . Try to love yourself first and others will notice and follow. We...Hi Elizabeth.. I can totally relate to what you say. For most of my lifetime including now I don’t have a lot of friends. Growing up I did not feel popular. It took years to realize that I am introverted, that I don’t have a lot of friends because of that. I realized that the problem partially was that I did not love myself. But I am coming to grips to fact that being introverted and that is ok. I like being social to a point . Try to love yourself first and others will notice and follow. We are all unique, we were created so that there has been, is and will be no one the same. Read More2 Reply Elizabeth9 months agoElizabethThanks, devy. It is good to know that I am not the only one. 1 Reply Cece9 months agoCeceAt least I have time to recuperate and surround myself with friends, and get fit and healthy again, and explore my spirituality again 🙂 2 Reply Samuel9 months agoSamuel"The beginning is always today." And every day is a beginning. Be grateful for the opportunity. I am... My silver linings are that after the last six years of two tramatic open-heart surgeries, pneumonia, and the loss of my beloved wife of 53 years, I have lost so much weight that I no longer have my type II diabetes nor my sleep apnea, and my hypertension is also nearly gone as well. Silver linings aside, I would NOT recommend this regimen to anyone elsel. It has been a very dear price to p...“The beginning is always today.” And every day is a beginning. Be grateful for the opportunity. I am… My silver linings are that after the last six years of two tramatic open-heart surgeries, pneumonia, and the loss of my beloved wife of 53 years, I have lost so much weight that I no longer have my type II diabetes nor my sleep apnea, and my hypertension is also nearly gone as well. Silver linings aside, I would NOT recommend this regimen to anyone elsel. It has been a very dear price to pay. But every morning I thank God for another “new beginning…” Read More7 Reply Hot Sauce9 months agoHot SauceRight now, I'm going through a very deep spiritual struggle about forgiveness that is triggering some bad memories where I felt that God couldn't forgive me (though I've since rejected that hellfire-brimstone god). I've had a deep fear about doing something so bad no one can forgive me, and the scariest part is fearing that I will DESERVE that and will, in truth, be defined by a mistake I have made. It's leading me to have a lot of hard questions about the morals of forgiveness and about who des...Right now, I’m going through a very deep spiritual struggle about forgiveness that is triggering some bad memories where I felt that God couldn’t forgive me (though I’ve since rejected that hellfire-brimstone god). I’ve had a deep fear about doing something so bad no one can forgive me, and the scariest part is fearing that I will DESERVE that and will, in truth, be defined by a mistake I have made. It’s leading me to have a lot of hard questions about the morals of forgiveness and about who deserves to be forgiven. Nevertheless, I believe the silver lining here is that I will discover what I already intuit: everyone who sincerely repents deserves forgiveness, and refusing to forgive reflects on the person who won’t forgive, not the person who was wronged. We should live with grace, not grudges and hatred. Read More1 Reply Melissa9 months agoMelissaMy silver lining has been having the time to be a lot more grateful, uncovering who I want to be more of as a person then running around being busy but not present. I have written a note in nooks around the home and yard from a Jack Kornfield video, “What would love have me do today?. Sent to me by a friend to help during this strange time in our lives. 2 Reply Tanner9 months agoTannerI am currently facing a challenge with a work project. I am still learning and growing in my new role and have made a mistake which is costing my client some money. To get to the silver lining, my team and I will come up with a plan of action to complete the deal and hopefully offer our buyer some peace of mind by providing sources and compromises for our mistake. 1 Reply celians9 months agoceliansRight now I am in a rough spot with my mental illness and have actually been on disability leave from work for 8+ weeks so I can attend an intensive (20-30 hours/week) group therapy program. I am still struggling even after these 8 weeks and I am worried I can’t return to work as planned (the return date has already been pushed from May 18 to June 15). However, if I can get through it, I should come out on the other side as a stronger and more resilient person. 2 Reply Michele9 months agoMicheleGood luck to you! You will find that inner strength:) 2 Reply Nancy Walton-House9 months agoNancy Walton-HouseI am enjoying a more varied and vigorous participation in Well Connected programs and talking w/family & friends using zoom or messenger. These newer activities are expanding and enriching my daily life during the coronavirus quarantine. I am growing spiritually by participating in an online retreat, learning new things (like reading essays by Brian Doyle) and being entertained using Amazon/BritBox to see favorite British TV shows like Keeping Up Appearances. The quarantine challenges me ...I am enjoying a more varied and vigorous participation in Well Connected programs and talking w/family & friends using zoom or messenger. These newer activities are expanding and enriching my daily life during the coronavirus quarantine. I am growing spiritually by participating in an online retreat, learning new things (like reading essays by Brian Doyle) and being entertained using Amazon/BritBox to see favorite British TV shows like Keeping Up Appearances. The quarantine challenges me to be creative and curious about how I can live gratefully in this difficult situation. This is a silver lining for me. Read More1 Reply Calvina12129 months agoCalvina1212The silver lining in this situation is being totally present…embracing myself unconditionally and unapologetically. Knowing myself and vibrating at a frequency of love. Coming into balance. Seeing things as they are and clarity of mind. Establishing a morning and evening routine. Dharma. Even being truthful concerning what I want. Letting go of what no longer serves me and purging. Unearthing and planting watering and pruning…growing. Finding joy in the journey…love and peace. No stress kn...The silver lining in this situation is being totally present…embracing myself unconditionally and unapologetically. Knowing myself and vibrating at a frequency of love. Coming into balance. Seeing things as they are and clarity of mind. Establishing a morning and evening routine. Dharma. Even being truthful concerning what I want. Letting go of what no longer serves me and purging. Unearthing and planting watering and pruning…growing. Finding joy in the journey…love and peace. No stress knowing I am Divinely provided for at all times. Knowing the best is yet to come. Being thankful for everything I have and that is which to come. Stay connected and focused on my blessed life. Love and Gratitude Always? Read More1 Reply Cjsmith12129 months agoCjsmith1212Silver lining is to know myself better to live for myself and not someone else. To be loved and supported by people I didn’t expect. 2 Reply Mica9 months agoMicaI enjoyed my first ever Pilates class yesterday and will sign up for them next month when the paid classes start. And I don’t even need to make my old body do the whole hour of Pilates, since I’m home where no one really sees me. 4 Reply Debra9 months agoDebraI belong to a Pilates website and have since 2o16. It is called Balance Life Sisterhood, if you have any interest. Love it! 3 Reply Mica9 months agoMicaThanks – 15 min a day sounds much better than an hour a week, tho I’ll try the hour ones, too, because I liked much of what she did. The little Sisterhood video looked like it was taken on the beach at Santa Barbara, tho I suppose there are other similar beaches. hugs – 3 Reply Debra9 months agoDebraYes, it is Santa Barbara, 3 Reply Mica9 months agoMicaI lived there [Goleta & Isla Vista] for almost 40 yrs 2 Reply Mary Lee9 months agoMary LeeSilver lining for me would be reintroducing myself to my soul. 3 Reply TeriB9 months agoTeriBI’ve had the “silver lining” conversation with myself several times during the past two months. My husband has been working out of state since the virus started. He is working where it was considered a “hot spot” for the virus, a hospital in New Jersey. During this time, my oldest son was sent home from college, required to take online classes. My other son, a senior in high school, was missing out on his senior year (especially graduation) while trying to motivate himself to finis...I’ve had the “silver lining” conversation with myself several times during the past two months. My husband has been working out of state since the virus started. He is working where it was considered a “hot spot” for the virus, a hospital in New Jersey. During this time, my oldest son was sent home from college, required to take online classes. My other son, a senior in high school, was missing out on his senior year (especially graduation) while trying to motivate himself to finish his year with online school. I was trying to ready our home to be put on the market. Additionally, our newly adopted, foster failure boxer, who had already been through three operations for a crushed pelvis and broken jaw, tested positive for heart worm and we are working through the treatment to get him healthy. My daily mantra has become, nothing worth while is easy, as I am grateful for our health and picture my family enjoying the summer together in our new home. 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