"The happiest and most efficient people in this world are those who accept trouble as a normal detail of human life and resolve to capitalize on it when it comes along." ~H. Bertram Lewis Good morning! How do you react when trouble or difficulty come your way? Do you rise-up or shrink-back? Many people do not realize their true strength and power, and as a result they shrink-back when trouble or conflict arises. But I can guarantee we will likely live more days that have some essence of conflict or trouble than days that are trouble-free. We have to own our strength and power and develop skills to rise-up. As trouble surfaces, accept it as a natural part of life. And then capitalize on it by asking yourself: What can I learn or try that will make me stronger for the next thing that comes my way? Use troubles to experiment with creative problem-solving and creative-thinking. You will likely be surprised how many problems you can solve and you will be liberated by your positive action. Your Turn: Today as trouble surfaces, accept it as a natural part of life. And then capitalize on it by asking yourself: What can I learn or try that will make me stronger for the next thing that comes my way? Your affirmation: Challenges are gifts to build my problem-solving ability and personal strength.