24-43. Our Challenges

Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from October 22nd

I’ve had a pretty rough time these past couple of weeks. I turned 70 on October 6th and had a wonderful weekend celebrating with my family, including my son’s upcoming 40th birthday. It was all absolutely wonderful. Then, I came down with bronchitis again and spent a week just trying to find a virtual doctor for a prescription, followed by another week of recovery. So, my entry into my seventies has been a bit rocky, but that doesn’t mean it has to stay that way.

It’s about overcoming, isn’t it? We all face battles, but it’s how we approach them that matters. How do we step up to face them and manage them, rather than letting them manage us? Each challenge brings that familiar question: “Do I have the energy for this?” But we do, because the only way to resolve anything is to go through it. I had to rest, take my medicine, and push through. I’m still on the journey, but I know it will pass.

We’re at a huge crossroads right now. Here in Canada, voting is underway provincially, and in a couple of weeks, the U.S. will be heading to the polls too. The world feels volatile, with conflicts like Iran and Israel’s tensions, unrest across the globe, and even people in the U.S. walking around with assault rifles as if it’s the Wild West. We need to take a deep breath. This is a challenge that requires cooler heads and common sense. We need to deal with the present, not get caught up in the hysteria of the past or fears of the future.

I recently faced a massive decision, and while it wasn’t easy, I felt a weight lift off my shoulders once I made it and began the process. Often, we think challenges are hard simply because we expect them to be. But once we commit, examine the pros and cons, and decide there’s no better alternative, it becomes less daunting. It’s like navigating through a rosebush—sure, there might be scratches along the way, but when you emerge on the other side, there’s a sense of peace and accomplishment.

Challenges reveal our courage, resilience, and strength. They push us to face what needs to be done and make it through to the other side. If anyone has read Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson, MD, you’ll know it’s a metaphorical story about dealing with change. The characters—two mice and two men—react differently to their cheese suddenly disappearing, symbolizing change. Some adjust quickly, while others resist until they’re left behind.

These themes resonate with the global challenges we’re facing now: peace versus war, political changes in Canada and the U.S., and personal crossroads in our lives. It’s crucial to recognize these challenges and find ways to resolve them.

I recently spoke with author Lee Lindauer, who has been on my show before. We discussed his books, which, though fictional, touch on real issues like the horrors of the Bosnian genocide and the theft of water rights—without directly naming companies like Nestlé. His stories underscore the importance of confronting the truth and dealing with the facts head-on. When facing challenges, it’s essential to assess what we can do, should do, and need to do to move forward. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but sometimes, we just need to step back, breathe deeply, and find our way through.

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