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# Digesting Life

When challenging situations arise in life, here are four powerful questions you can ask yourself which will help to frame the situation and give hope, inspiration and growth: 

• Is it personal? – *Was it really about me?* 

• Is it permanent? – *Will it pass?* 

• Is it pervasive? – *Does it affect my whole life or just a part of it?* 

• Is it potentially positive? – *Can it offer me some unique opportunity to develop?*

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*Think of a time when you experienced a set back and a door closed on you. What doors subsequently opened? What can you do to notice new doors opening?*
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