One of the things that makes life great is that we both have to figure stuff out and that we can.  Life without challenge or change would probably be boring but the real loss is the pleasure we all feel without accomplishment.

Enjoying the moment of achievement is only possible when you succeed.  Success comes when you address a challenge, figure out how to overcome it, and then do.

Coasting through

The unexpected, uncertain, disappointing, frustrating, saddening are all characteristics of events many think they would like to avoid.  In reality  these occurances are really opportunities and something to embrace.

You will figure it out, we always do.  When you run up against things you need to figure and resolve, remember,  the  satisfaction and pleasure you will feel when the tough stuff is overcome makes it well worth it.

It is trite to say so, but life without things to figure out is not really a life well lived.  I have often commented how my basic personal philosophy is to seek maximum pleasure for myself.

I consider tough events, death, loss, mistakes, unexpected and tough things you need to work hard to get through are a real part of my pleasure seeking.

A life you don’t need to step up and live hard, facing, embracing and overcoming the tough challenges misses out on a lot of pleasure opportunities.

So when the tough stuff happens, go with it, figure it out.  Ultimately you will be glad you did.