Embrace life's challenges.......

4.  You may think that taking a detour in life is a waste of time and energy, but you can also see the detour as a means of learning more about who you are and where you are headed.  Being off the beaten path may be disorienting and confusing at times, yet it challenges your creative spirit to discover new ways to build a stronger you.

-Marc & Angel Chernoff,  1000+ Little Things Happy Successful People Do Differently, from the Chapter:  10 Actions That Always Bring Happiness