Overcoming Disappointment

Hello again my friends,

How are things going for you? I am enjoying
the lovely October air, and getting used to
the idea that the Rockies were just swept in
the World Series.

Frankly, watching it was a bit painful.

Disappointing.

I was wondering if any of you ever deal with
disappointment.

If so, what do you do?

Here are some ideas:

1. Focus on the positive:

What is great about the problem?

For the Rockies, it was great that they were
struggling in the WORLD SERIES, for Heaven's
sakes! Just getting there is remarkable.

2. Remember other times that you made it through:

Just today I called an old friend, and somehow our
conversation turned to all sorts of miracles we
have seen during times of real struggle.

I was so excited by the time I hung up with her.

How awesome to have friends that always stir up
the best in your faith.

3. Give yourself a gentle time line:

I often see athletes and business professionals
make this interesting mistake -

They OVERESTIMATE what they can do in a short period,
(and then they get frustrated and disappointed)...

while they UNDERESTIMATE what they could do if given
enough time.

Is there anything you are trying to do too fast?
What is the problem with doing it slowly, methodically.

Remember the wise old King who proclaimed that a
faithful man will be richly blessed, but one in a hurry
to get rich will quickly fail.

Enjoy the journey.

Can you get there with less struggle? Absolutely. Will you
get there faster if you have clearer focus. Yes, indeed.

So narrow your focus, but take small consistent action,
knowing that it will pay off in the end.

What one thing can you do today and the next to push yourself
harder?
Can you make a phone call? Can you add one name to
your contacts list?
Can you encourage someone around you to be their best?

I know you can do something. And when you do, you will
find disappointment losing its power and turning into a
stepping stone.

You're doing great, and I'm proud of you.

In your corner,

Gina

Galatians 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.