The View From Here Is Spectacular

I imagine that everybody, at one time or another, encounters difficulties or challenges in life. I've had my ups and downs throughout my life, but on a global scale, I don't really know what real adversity is. People working diamond mines in Africa or struggling through droughts and famine.... they know fear and pain I have never even come close to. So when life throws something unexpected at me, such as an issue I've been facing recently that a few friend know the details of, perspective is a good thing. That, and the pride of making a choice. In situations such as one I'm in right now, some people might throw their arms up in defeat, resolve to bear grudges or even retaliate in negative ways, and some people embrace the opportunity to step up to the plate, accept a challenge, put their best foot forward and take the high road. That's what I'm doing. And even though I may not know what awaits me on the other side, it feels good to have chosen this path.