Pain can also heal.

A conflicting time in life often leads to undesired realities. However, the same pain can also lead to heal deeper fears and emotions that now needs love, attention and care. It is about developing the courage and shifting our perspective, facing the short term pain for the long term gain. See the good in the bad.

Life can be unpredictable and it sometimes comes with undesired setbacks, some can be challenging while others may be harsh: whenever they arise in life, experiencing difficult moments alone is insufficient to transcend, grow or awaken the inner spirit.

The secret to face disturbing times is to practice conscious and deliberate reflection in order to learn what needs to be learnt and transcend difficult moments and become stronger and wiser. It is precisely reflection that turns difficulty into something meaningful, a zone of tremendous opportunities. At that moment of reflection is when we are creating something new right in the face of adversity.

Of course this uncomfortable process can be emotionally painful and disturbing, nonetheless with almost certainty, that may lead to positive outcomes feeling a huge sense of relieve, as if dropping that heavy weight that was causing unhappiness and guiding you toward progress. 

More over, going through difficult moments without reflecting means that the treasure hidden in the experience remain untapped. Should we not want to face the same challenge in the future, another approach is needed where we must imagine, think and react differently than before, digging deeper within our true self, asking difficult yet profound questions, see the process as something meaningful, finding value in adversity. Additionally, since pain comes, we better approach it as a driver for changing yourself to become stronger and wiser.

True growth happens when taking the time to reflect, observing our behaviour, response and the emotions arising; meanwhile, in digging deep within our true essence we can identify the cause of the pain, understand our patterns and obtain valuable insights. Whether it is emotional pain or physical discomfort, is signal that change and attention is required in order to turn the painful experience into a great opportunity

This self-analysis about our response to setbacks helps us to make adjustments, strengthens resilience and integrate new learning and tools to future challenges. Shifting our perspective when facing adversity is a gift, transforming pain into powerful driver for continuous development and forward momentum. Developing such courage to face painful reality head-on leads to potential solutions, rapid learning and personal evolution.

Making the time to consistently engage in reflection is undoubtedly a healthy habit to explore starting to see challenges as a positive light uncovering conflicts that were probably holding you back.

Can difficult moments drive me to the root of my suffering and make them the source to evolve?

What approach do I need to use pain as a force of growth to be meaningful and valuable?

Can I identify self-compassion to heal, improve and love the relationship with myself?

May you constantly practice reflection to find value in setbacks to become stronger and wiser.

Fidalgo Ruben ❤️.