I have a subscription with a company called “Mindful Souls” www.mindfulsouls.com. If you are not familiar with them, I encourage you to check them out. The subscription I began with is their “Mindful Box”. Each month I have been sent a box of randomly chosen items from their collections. Every box is a nice little surprise. I always look forward to the treasures I am going to receive. 

One of the items that appeared on one shipment was their ‘Soul Bridges” card deck. I have pulled a half a dozen cards, all with valuable take-aways. I would like to share them with you on this platform. 

I shuffle the deck, then pull a random card with a general question, “What do I need to know”. I ask this question with every card deck I pull from. 

“This deck was created to help you dig deep. By celebrating the beautiful complexity of being human, these cards help you connect with others and yourself in a real way. As you start using them, get ready to explore six categories: Express, Connect, Overcome, Dream, Be, Play”

Today’s card: Is there a situation where you failed but ultimately learned something valuable? 

Category: *Overcome* – Let’s talk about challenges and lessons. 

My answer: At first reading of the question, so many lessons popped into my mind. If I had to take the first thought, I would say my first marriage. I do not necessarily consider it a failure; we just were not compatible. I learned a lot and am grateful for every experience. I am the person I am today because I survived and did the work to overcome and heal. 

What about you? 

As always I welcome your feedback and shares. 

Thank you!