Unlike your educational establishments where you are only in attendance for a short period of time, the school of life requires your constant attention and participation. Each trial, challenge, burden, test, and lesson requires you to understand where you are called to open your mind to discover a new strength, talent, or ability.

Rather than viewing your life as painful or harsh, focus on finding the best course of action and your existing talents that could be put to good use. Some of those lessons you won’t even realize you passed with flying colors. The more challenging ones will call for you to take action. You won’t be allowed to hide or run away. Also be aware that if you try to put challenges on the back burner, they will become more difficult for you in the long run.

If you wish to succeed in life and avoid struggle, the following may help you advance yourself and others:

• Come from a place of positivity. This will help you see new possibilities and move you into the energy of endurance. When you complain, you surrender your power to external events or people.