There is Always a Solution

The meaning of the word problem in the original Latin language means "to put forward." It precedes, or comes before, a solution. I believe if we are gifted with the sight to see a problem, we will have a solution.  We could say that the putting forth of a problem is what is necessary for us to move forward into the land of solution. There is always a solution...in fact there’s usually always more than one solution. If we don’t think, “can I? " and think, “how can I?” instead, that opens up our minds to think about opportunities!

“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” 
                                                                                                                     --Einstein
 

We have to think differently. Problems are normally viewed as negative, but if we change our attitudes and and think about problems as possibilities and/or opportunities, everything changes.  I love this story!

An old gentleman lived alone in New Jersey . He wanted to plant his annual tomato garden, but it was very difficult work, as the ground was hard. His only son, Vincent, who used to help him, was in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son and described his predicament:

Dear Vincent, I am feeling pretty sad because it looks like I won’t be able to plant my tomato garden this year. I’m just getting too old to be digging up a garden plot. I know if you were here my troubles would be over. I know you would be happy to dig the plot for me, like in the old days. Love, Papa

A few days later he received a letter from his son.

Dear Papa, don’t dig up that garden. That’s where the bodies are buried. Love, Vinnie

At 4 a.m. the next morning, FBI agents and local police arrived and dug up the entire area without finding any bodies. They apologized to the old man and left. That same day the old man received another letter from his son.

Dear Papa, go ahead and plant the tomatoes now. That’s the best I could do under the circumstances. Love, Vinnie 

Yep, there's always a solution! Do you need some solutions?

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Finding solutions, 

Jan

Jan McDonald
Maxwell Leadership  Certified Team