They say that life is what you make it to be. You may choose to describe it as hard or simple. Whichever way you define life, you base it on your perspective. Your perspective may be negative or positive. A story is given of 2 shoes salesmen who were sent to Chicago. Both were carrying 1,000 pairs of shoes. On arrival,they realized that the residents didn't wear shoes. Each of the them had a way of responding. One of the salesmen called home and requested for 1,000 more pairs of shoes and socks,whereas the other wired home and expressed his disappointment. In this scenario,one saw an opportunity, whereas the other saw difficulty.
In the new phase of life, our thinking should take a new turn,thus see opportunities on every challenge. Our mantra should change from "I can't" to "How can I" on very challenge that we meet. This is the language in our new phase of our life.
Stay blessed!
Ezekiel