Sunday, January 31, 2010

When You Get Knocked Down, Get Up

How many times have you heard someone say, Life is not fair!? It is not about whether life is fair or not; it is about the reality of what has happened. Life may not be fair, but life is life. Things will happen without your permission. You will find yourself in situations you didn’t plan on being a part of. Yes, you will be handed a left turn when you had planned on going straight.

Reality is in life you will get knocked down. There will be times and situations where your life will take a left turn without your permission. When it happens, it will be a wake up call. You will open your eyes and find yourself standing in an emotional field you didn’t anticipate. Here are some principles to help you get back up when you get knocked down.

Principle #1: Don’t deny what is happening in your life.

Principle #2: Be honest about how you got knocked down.

Principle #3: Don’t be afraid to ask the right people for help.

Principle #4: Find the lesson that goes with the fall.

Being knocked down doesn’t mean being knocked out. It is simply a pause in your journey that provides you with a test of commitment, character and confidence.

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