How to Turn Adversity into Opportunity

For a long time, I convinced myself that the bad things in my life were actually good. It soothes the pain, but it doesn't address the underlying issue, much like putting a balm on a wound. What I needed was a disinfectant: a short, intense pain that cleanses the wound. This required a moment of radical honesty with myself about what led me into these situations.

The true benefit of going through bad situations is seeing yourself clearly for a brief moment–but only if you are willing to look. Bad things are bad, but they are also an opportunity.