We often feel like we need a reason for the difficulty we face.

The “why me?” question can nag us into a state of depression.

The reality is, we often won’t receive satisfying answers for difficulty—but we can approach adversity as Helen Keller did.

She was left blind and deaf by a childhood illness, yet she stated,

“We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.”

So today I challenge you to use negative circumstance as a sharpening stone for your attitudes and choices and actions.

Choose patience and grace over unforgiveness, find peace in the middle of grief, and joy despite heartache.

Let difficulty propel you to a better future. I’m Mac Hammond; this is the Winner’s Minute.