Disappointment
Life has it’s ups and downs, peaks and valleys, joys and sorrows, victories and losses, pains and pleasures…a veritable roller coaster ride of emotion.
Disappointment is activated by failure and disillusion; in ourselves, and in others. The antidote for disappointment is hope, trust, and faith. Striking a balance is necessary to successfully navigate through storms of disappointment. Learning not to over invest in expectations, of ourselves and others is an essential aspect of coping with disappointment.
“Don’t let today’s disappointments cast a shadow on tomorrow’s dreams.” ~Unknown
“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” So the saying goes. My take is, why stop with lemonade? Open a store that sells things that are all about lemons. Lemon themed coffee mugs, glassware, dish towels, aprons, Limoncello, lemon drops, lemon bars, etc. Metaphorically, profiting from what life gives you.
“There’s always failure. And there’s always disappointment. And there’s always loss. But the secret is learning from the loss, and realizing that none of those holes are vacuums.” ~Michael J. Fox
When deeply mired in the muck of disappointment and loss, processing through to the other side brings renewal and greater wisdom.
“Disappointment to a noble soul is what cold water is to burning metal; it strengthens, tempers, intensifies, but never destroys it.” ~Eliza Tabor
I invite you this week to seek the gifts of strength, faith and wisdom that come with disappointment.
Blessings!
