Best Way to Encounter Tough Times

What is the best way to handle rough patches in life that all of us face every now-and-then? A positive mindset and prayer is the most helpful tool to navigate through such times. However, when you are in the midst of a crisis, it is natural that you may not believe that it may work. It may feel like too simplistic an approach to be useful in handling your complex problems. You may have plenty of doubts and questions about how this positive approach can help in the kind of tough time you are facing. Do give it a try and see for yourself. Here is a compilation of answers to many common questions in the form of a FAQ, that may help you get started. After going through these, if it seems helpful, take time to read more about it. (There is a lot of material on the topic in this blog, and a lot more available on the web). You should also spend time with people with positive thinking, and you will find that gradually, most of your troubles will melt away.


Q. Why is life so complicated?
A. Stop analyzing life. Just live it. Otherwise it becomes complicated.

Q. Why am I unhappy?
A. You may be unhappy because worrying has become your habit, even though you may have a lot to feel happy about.

Q. Why do good people suffer?
A. Diamond cannot be polished without friction. Gold cannot be purified without fire. Good people go through trials, but they don't suffer. With that experience, their life becomes better, not bitter.

Q. You mean to say such experience is useful?
A. Yes. In every way, experience is a good teacher. It gives test first and the lessons, later.

Q. How can I help when due to overwhelming problems, I do not know where I am heading?
A. If you look outside, you will not know where you are heading. Look inside. Eyes provide sight. Heart provides the way.

Q. What can I do about failures that hurt me so much?
A. Success is a measure as decided by others. Satisfaction is a measure as decided by you.

Q. How can I feel motivated in tough times?
A. Always look at how far you have come, rather than how far you have to go. Always count your blessings, not what you are missing.

Q. Why does this misery happen to me only? Why me?
A. When we suffer, we generally ask, "Why me?". When we prosper, we rarely ask this question.

Q. How can I get the best out of life?
A. Face your past without regret, handle your present with confidence. Prepare for the future without fear.

Q. I can't find time for prayers. Life has become so hectic.
A. Activity gets you busy. But productivity sets you free. Try to be more productive in whatever you do. 

Q. Sometimes, I feel my prayers are not answered. How can I still feel positive?
A. There are no unanswered prayers. Keep the faith and drop fear. Life is a wonderful journey, not a problem. Life is wonderful if you approach it in a positive way.

More questions? Do send them through comments on this post and I will attempt to answer them.