Everything happens for a reason

Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often?

My outlook on life is probably best described as an realistic optimist. I approach things with caution. I make plans for various outcomes. But, whatever happens, I keep moving forward.

Yes, I have an emotional reaction to it. If it’s a disruption to what I was hoping for, I’ll get mad, or cry, or whatever. But, ultimately, I believe everything happens for a reason.

I don’t know when or where I first heard that being said, but I do know it’s an idea I live my life by. It’s the optimistic part of my nature. It’s not the idea that we must suffer in order to appreciate the good. It’s just the reminder we can learn and grow from all of our experiences. Because good things happen for a reason too. Like falling in love. Or getting a promotion.

Life is about growth and change. So life, every part of it, every experience, every moment all happens for a reason.