The Gift of Your Challenges

Beth Collins

Many of you know that in the fall of 2004 I was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer on Ohio’s I75.  That single event was responsible for changing the trajectory of my life.  To give proper time for my body to heal from injuries, I resigned a job I loved and immersed myself in a deeply reflective and spiritual space, something I never would have found time for in my busy life.  I discovered many teachers and tools, learned a lot about myself, my relationship with God, and how I fit in the world.  Since then I have had the privilege of walking with many women on their path to self-discovery.  Much of the time we talk about the excitement of new beginnings and the joy of a plan coming together.  Yet we can’t overlook the times when life is less than joyful – and we come face-to-face with things that we don’t like or want.  We get sick, a loved one dies, we can’t shake the blues, our partner cheats, and the list goes on and on.  What’s a spiritual woman to do when challenged with “real” life?  For me, a simple, three-minute video changed my entire perspective and challenged me to become curious about my life, looking for the gift in the challenges I faced.  Because the past few weeks have been layered with challenges for so many, I offer a link to this life-changing perspective.  My guess is you’ll watch it more than once, and forward it to someone you know who could use it today.  http://yourgiftmovie.com/