Last night, we had a fabulous and inspiring call exploring the 4th Guiding Principle of Abundance Intelligence:

All is Well, Especially in Difficulty

We discussed new and powerful definitions for two concepts that society often views at opposing ends -- Opportunity and Difficulty. We found the difficulty in opportunity and the opportunity in difficulty.

We explored the concept of Courageous Abundance -- possessing the courage to choose your greatness over your fear in the midst of difficulty.

And we connected this principle to another AQ Guiding Principle:

What is Meant For You Can't Be Lost

When we show up as who we are, doing what we CAN do, finding the thread of purpose and the growing edge of opportunity -- even in events and things we can't understand or are painful or uncertain . . .

What is Meant For Us Can't Be Lost

It reminds me of another conversation I had with my friend, Eric Palmaer, yesterday. Eric writes amazing poetry. In one of his poems, he wrote about learning to say thank you to fear.

When is the last time you said thank you to difficulty?

Perhaps that very act turns the experience into an opportunity.

To listen to the recording of last night's call, click the media player: