Disappointment and Frustration?

How can disappointments be opportunities to grow? When we feel thwarted, frustrated or empty it is difficult - but not impossible - to see the positive side of our pain. It is from this type of situation we are trained to coach people to success- however they define success.

Most disappointments come from a sense of failure when our expectations of ourselves or others are not met. If we can work through our initial response or source of frustration that lies within ourselves, we are taking the right steps toward turning our hurts and fears into growth-filled experiences.

Do we have unrealistic expectations of ourselves or approval of us? Have we sold ourselves short by placing our entire self-worth on our jobs, pay checks, or possessions? Have we accepted negative feelings about ourselves, or do we see ourselves as capable human beings? Do we live comparing our insides to others outsides?

As I have jou
eyed through my own "Co-Creative Process of Life Recovery", I have built my self-esteem (note Co-Creative not self-creative) to a place that it is humbly strong. I seek happiness within myself, not in people places and things. Inside of me, alive and well, my higher power dwells.

Want to talk about this? Contact me at khbray@hopeserenity.ca or through www.hopeserenity.ca.