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How do we unscramble the cracked eggs in life?

Feb 08, 2023 05:07PM ● By John Waterbury

You may have noticed that life is consistently filled with growth-oriented opportunities that are specifically designed to push us beyond our comfort zones. Whether we’re talking about exercising, or taking on new possibilities, or raising kids, or facing challenges that may seem intimidating or overwhelming, the dynamics are the same. With all of these and a thousand more, ultimately, everything will be converted into something beneficial.  So don’t complicate the process by losing faith in yourself. The fact is that this is the initial step of “unscrambling the cracked egg.”  

In the song written and performed by Louis Armstrong titled What A Wonderful World, the lyrics remind each of us that we need to focus more on the beauty in life rather than the storms and difficulties. That seems to be a starting point for unscrambling the egg. He wrote:  I see leaves so green, and red roses too, I see them bloom for me and you, and I think to myself what a wonderful world. I see skies so blue and clouds so white. The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night. And I think to myself what a wonderful world.  

Yes, this world is an amazing world, but there are times that the light seems to dwindle and the problems seem to expand. On those occasions, simply being optimistic may fail to bring peace of mind immediately.  In spite of our commitment to enjoy the colors of life, it may seem that there is no end to the trials and challenges that complicate our course.  

When this happens, it helps to look at things differently. I’m referring to the 4 C’s of managing life.  They’re simple and easy to remember and they help us move through problems and challenges that can otherwise take away our serenity and peace of mind. You didn’t Cause the problem – You can’t Cure it – You can’t Control it – But you can Cope with it. Life can seem to be full of chaos, and some people may not like you for some reason that is beyond your comprehension. Decide to not let the chaos of others make you sick. Some of those people may not be ready to get well. You can accept that piece of knowledge and understand that they’re on a different course than you are. Move on with your own life. You’re stronger than you believe. Your future is yours. Enjoy your freedom.