When Life Hands You Lemons
Posted on March 31, 2015 by Sheeba Varghese, One of Thousands of Leadership Coaches on Noomii.
We can either fall victim to our circumstances or rise up and allow the journey to help us grow. Choose to thrive in your moments!
At 18 years old, Bob Cox was a young, promising hockey player. He worked hard, practiced often, and had dreams of one day playing hockey professionally. Then one day while riding his motorcycle, he lost control and took a nasty spill. During the accident, his left arm was severed from his body just below the shoulder.
When Bob awoke in the hospital, the doctors told him that the damage was too extensive, and that reattachment was not an option. At 18, all of his dreams for his future were shattered.
Bob had a good outlook though, and went about learning how to live with only one arm.
He still craved athleticism, though he knew that the ice was no longer a viable field of play…so he took up golf.
In time, Bob developed a powerful golf swing that was all his own and today he’s regarded as a top player, competing professionally and helping amateurs and pros alike perfect their game. He also helps organize events for the Special Olympics, helping young people achieve “impossible” dreams.
Had Bob never faced the misfortune of losing his arm, he wouldn’t have discovered all the fortunate opportunities that now shape his life.
I have often said, “Today’s challenge is tomorrow’s defining moment!”
What are the difficulties that you are dealing with today? Life may not have progressed exactly as you have planned. However, one thing is for sure, all the challenges that you have walked through in your life were for a purpose. Either we can fall as a victim to them or we can rise up and allow the journey to help us grow.
Often it is the circumstances that you have been through that matures you, builds your character, teaches you about life and others, uncovers who you are and becomes the inspiration for others!
How can YOU make lemonade from life’s lemons TODAY?
