Don't run from your problem
Years ago, my best friend from college moved away to begin her professional career. She had just settled into her new apartment, was living in a new city, making new friends, and had already planned exciting trips for the year. I was so happy for her. However, it wasn't long before things took a turn for the worse. She had a minor accident at work and unexpectedly ended up with a broken leg. That day, she called me, devastated and in tears, repeatedly saying that the timing was so wrong and dwelling on how she could have been more careful to avoid the accident. During her long road of surgeries, recovery, and finally healing, she had to return to our hometown and move back in with her parents because she was living alone. Surprisingly, that year became a time of significant growth for her. Unable to drive, she spent a lot of time at home and focused on her personal development. She reconnected with her home church and old friends, forming more meaningful relationships. It was...
