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Someday I hope to find the courage to share my story with the world – but for now I would like to say this:
I know what it is like to hit rock bottom. And it’s not pretty. But I can, however, say with 100 % certainty that it is one of the best things to happen to me. “Rock bottom” can be what you make of it. It can turn deadly, or become the biggest inspiration in your life.
Here are my top reasons for considering the hardest time in my life to be the biggest blessing. Someday perhaps I will go into details.
1. There comes a time in your life when “it can’t get any worse than this” actually comes true. At that moment- realize that there is only one way to go from there: UP. The thing with hitting rock bottom is this: You can only go up from there- things can only get better. The worse has come and is now staring you point blank in the face.
2. It is when you find yourself alone, standing at the worst point in your life, when you realize that only YOU can change your circumstances. Your family and friends can only do so much – and are probably already exhausted from trying to bring you up. At your greatest despair is when the most action is required of you. It’s either now or never – and you know it. Let go of how you got here or why – forgive those that might have contributed to your fall. Focus on YOU and start climbing.
3. Your “been there done that” mentality will now prepare you for everything and anything life decides to throw at you. Once you hit rock bottom you develop this hard shell and become fearless. You know from this point forward that you have it in you to survive it all. And actually even learn something from it.
4. Sometimes, a new beginning is the greatest gift life can give you. Take this new opportunity to change not only your circumstances but your outlook. Reinvent yourself. Personal growth and development is an important life process and directly tied to our life satisfaction. Embrace this change in yourself.
5. You can use the lessons learned from your fall to inspire and help others with theirs. If helping others came as a result of my hitting rock bottom – I am willing to do it all over again. Inspiring others has been my greatest joy in life – and it can be yours too. This post was actually inspired by fellow blogger – Robert Logan of The Power of Positive. He recently submitted an article to our upcoming blog carnival. In his article he shares his personal story of hitting rock bottom and deciding at that moment to reinvent himself. Robert shares very personal details about his past to teach, inspire, and give hope to others. I hope to be able to do the same one day.
I understand that times are tough out there – and it’s difficult to appreciate all this when you might be right in the middle of great despair. Just know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel – and one day soon you will be looking back – knowing that you made it. And that you always had it in you. Better start now.
You deserve it.
The Universe Guru
