Why is life so difficult? I have been asked this a lot lately. Especially in this economy….as people are losing jobs, losing savings…and some, losing their health. I think life is difficult because we have lots of lessons to learn in this life. I think the world, God, Jesus, Buddah….all like balance in the world. That is why often when we feel like life is just perfect….something falls out of line. Life can’t be perfect, everything can’t be without some difficulty, some trying times. The reason for this?? Well, I think it is because it teaches us about life. It teaches us how to deal with adversity. No one knows adversity more than those teens out there who have a parent dealing with cancer….or have had a parent die from cancer. You know that life is definately not fair. In fact….you know that life can suck….really suck. But you can’t get stuck there. You have to look at the strength you gain by “surviving”…..the maturity you acquire by living through such a traumatic event….the amazing perspective you gain about life. Alright….you may not understand the value of such things….But trust me….As an adult these lessons will be invaluable tools. They will help you persevere in jobs….work hard to get the success you want. They will help you understand people so that in relationships you will choose healthier ones. They will help you realize that since life is not easy….you have to work…but in that work….you can obtain whatever you truly dream of. So don’t stay in a “pity party” over life….Take your lessons and go have the best life ever…..