Part of the Dance

part of the dance

Henry Ford said that “failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.” In life we are all guaranteed trials, failures, and difficulties. We have no control over that. What we do have control over is how we react to these experiences. What if there was no such things as failure? I think it is time that we alter our mindset to see “failure” as a teaching lesson and as something that leads us one step closer to our correct path. Mistakes are how we grow. Therefore, failure is not a bad thing. It is part of life. Embrace it. Make it part of your dance.  Don’t make perfect your standard because you will never get there. Just as God gives you grace, sometimes you need to give yourself grace. And remember, if you are failing- you are trying! The book I just finished, One Thousand Gifts, encourages you to embrace imperfections and to fully live.

“Life is 10% what happens to you & 90% how you react to it.” 
Charles R. Swindoll

Galatians 5:22-23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is 
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control.”

What would you do if there was no chance of failing?

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    Robert Budd
    May 5, 2013 at 9:51 am

    Words of wisdom to live by Chloe. Happy Cinco de Mayo.

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      beyond blessed
      May 5, 2013 at 11:24 pm

      So thankful for great teachers (such as you) who teach me these wonderful lessons! Thank you for sharing your wisdom! Happy Cinco de Mayo!

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    Kimberly
    May 6, 2013 at 3:45 am

    Absolutely! Some great wisdom here Chloe. Thank you for allowing GOD to work in and through you. Blessings for a wonderful week!

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      beyond blessed
      May 6, 2013 at 11:41 am

      God is good and so are His plans! All glory to Him! Be blessed! :)

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    Friends of Desert Hot Springs
    May 7, 2013 at 11:49 am

    I needed this right now! Thank you!

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      beyond blessed
      May 7, 2013 at 11:51 am

      So glad! Praying your day is filled with love and blessings! Be blessed!

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        Friends of Desert Hot Springs
        May 7, 2013 at 11:52 am

        Thank you. Please pray for my family situation. It is in shambles right now and I need to learn to lean on His wisdom, not mine.

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          beyond blessed
          May 7, 2013 at 11:56 am

          Absolutely! Just added you to my prayer board! Praying for guidance, wisdom, peace, & grace to fill your family!

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    Lori
    May 7, 2013 at 12:31 pm

    I love this post. No regrets, only lessons!!

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      beyond blessed
      May 7, 2013 at 8:21 pm

      Amen! Perspective changes everything :) Be blessed!

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