There are days when our bodies and brains seem to conspire against our best efforts to live powerfully. Obviously, these times test our resolve and committment to living fully; but they are also the perfect opportunity to practice our new skills and our ability to overcome challenge and be our best, whatever the circumstances. Remember this: Whatever doesn\'t kill us makes us stronger - so accept the gifts of life and challenge accordingly. Resist our old impulse to duck and hide when we\'re feeling stressed and overwhelmed; instead, embrace what each new day brings as our own personal and perfect set of problems and pleasures. If something is troubling - that is our issue for the day and, apparently, the very one we need to grow through. Illness, pain, and emotional obstacles are the stuff of life. We have to be able to develop power in the midst of these as well as during the easy times - probably more so! Rising to each occassion reaffirms that, \"I can do this thing\" and lends consistency to your efforts to meet life head on. You have limitless internal and external resources to tap and utilize in every type of experience -open your mind, identify them and put them in practice.

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