“Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live.” ~ Norman Cousins
Have you ever feared or faced loss, only to discover you’d ultimately gained?
Loss is germane to the human condition, something even the recluse or expert controller cannot avoid.
At some level, trying to avoid loss
can actually impede not just our happiness, but preclude our fuller
experience of life itself!
Most of us try to avoid loss, even
when we’re bored, unhappy or in excessive pain. We consider it a
negative proposition and view it through the eyes of disappointment,
dread and even death. But what if life in the larger sense offers some
surprises as well?
Passing through Loss to Gain
Losses show up through a variety of
portals: they impact our health, finances, reputation, relationships,
material possessions and more. But what if we could view losses through a
broader lens?
With a different perspective, and over
time, we can alternately discover many gains arising through loss —
even when our losses are palpably difficult. For example, we can learn
compassion, wisdom and understanding when finding ourselves in
circumstances for which we’ve judged others. Passing through loss, we
can also find courage, develop new abilities, expand our circle of
friendships and open ourselves to new opportunities.
In the following podcast, I share
three types of “losses” I’ve experienced over the years. In each, I
demonstrate how they transitioned into a variety of unexpected, personal
gains.
Regardless of the type loss you might
be facing, may you feel inspired to see circumstances through a broader,
brighter and more hopeful personal lens.
Click here to listen to Podcast 130: Are You Losing or Gaining in Life?
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