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Lunar Letter
Challenge a Problem |
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From the day we enter this wonderful world until they day
we depart to a reality yet unknown, we face problems and challenges.
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How do we react to a problem? |
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What is our attitude toward a challenge?
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When a problem presents itself, we often ask:
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What did I do to deserve this little gem?
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Why does this always happen to me? |
Doubts, uncertainties and fears whine in a whirlwind of
emotion. We doubt the reason a problem arises; we question our
uncertainty regarding our ability to resolve it and fear we will fail in
the process.
In contrast, for a challenge, we inquire:
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How can I solve this situation? |
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What alternatives do I have? |
Our reaction is a function of our perception and our
perspective. If we see something as a problem, it is common to bathe in
a banquet of self pity. Conversely, when we see something as a
challenge, we generally confront it with energy and enthusiasm.
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What is the difference between a problem and a
challenge? |
They are in fact one in the same! It's a question of
attitude and vision. What appears to be a problem without resolution
today, often results in a challenge fostering growth and creativity.
Instead of wallowing in the “why” of a problem, we can
challenge it! Challenging a problem allows us to see it from a different
perspective. When we see difficult situations as challenges with
solutions instead of insoluble problems, we design our direction and
direct our destiny.
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