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Mind Gym
from SKQ Issue 5
by SKFinancial
IT'S UNDER THE GREATEST PRESSURE THAT THE GREATEST DIAMONDS ARE BORN...
I've always been a bit of a space geek, a bit of a sci-fi nerd - but especially through lockdown I've been immersing myself in reading, watching and listening to lots of content about space exploration, stars and the planets.
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I was watching a fantastic show called How The Universe Works - it was talking about the theories that when stars die, the extreme heat and pressure created gives birth to a 'White Dwarf' - which in turn will crystallise and forge a planet sized diamond!
I love that.
I think it is a great analogy for life and for business.
Could it be that our greatest excitements, successes and achievements - would not have happened if it wasn't for the 'heat' and the 'pressure' of our own adversities, that we experience along the way.
That would then stand to reason that if you are experiencing those adversities, those challenges right now - it could be creating an amazing outcome, but we just don't see it yet. During the recent months especially, I have spoken to many people going through different challenges, personally and professionally.
Every challenge you have ever been through has passed.
You have at least survived it - because you are reading this!
But a lot of the time we can learn, grow and thrive through the experience and its lessons.
• Where you are right now does not define you. • There are lessons in everything, even the 'negative'. • Opportunities are everywhere - you only need to look in the right places. • Ask for help - this will bring a new angle, a new perspective. • Compassion and kindness are key - not just to others, but to yourself too. • Harness the energy of your experiences as a catalyst for true change. • Don't stand in your own way - review, forgive, evolve and go forward.
"Your biggest adversity could forge something beautiful, something exciting, something powerful!"
Something that never would have existed without you going through your 'stuff' in the first place...your 'diamond'.
Keep on keeping on...
Nick Elston is a leading Inspirational Speaker on the Lived Experience of Mental Health, creator of unique Mental Health strategies, a Transformational Speaking Coach and Mentor.
