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Using Struggles As Stepping Stones To Happiness | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 36
In episode 36, I show how to use struggles as stepping stones to happiness.
It's easy for any of us to be defeated by our problems. They can seem tailor-designed to knock us down. Regardless of specifics, when faced with difficulty, having the attitude to work toward a solution or win victory, is the first step to creating forward momentum.
If we first work on strengthening the attitude behind our actions, we stand a greater chance of overcoming the problem or reaching a goal. Actions we take are only part of the solution or winning strategy.
Excerpt from a poem, How To Feel The Sun, from my book, Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Collection Of Poetry And Lyrics:
“In your heart, you have everything you need to break through
You must awaken to the fact that it all depends on you
There, inside, a battle wages between your darkness and light
You must focus all your energy on keeping victory in sight.”
There’s an Einstein quote I love, 'It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer.' Problems can function as beneficial to our lives because they push us into the proverbial corner until we learn to strengthen our belief in the unlimited potential within ourselves and humanity.
RELATED LINKS:
SGI-USA Buddhism https://www.sgi-usa.org/
✨ Free Resources
Experience the expressive power of words with my Poetry Sampler — a curated selection from Kaleidoscope of the Heart that invites reflection, emotional renewal, and creative inspiration.
Explore practical ways to nurture your creative energy and maintain wellness with my Creative Empowerment Sampler (expanded from my Inspirational Bookmark Trio)— a gentle, actionable guide anyone can use.
Reset your energy
Got thoughts or feedback? Tap here to send me a quick note—I’d love to hear from you!
Support the show
Connect with Jenny Leigh:
- Beat blocks. Find flow. Start creating: Creative Empowerment Sampler
- Restore energy & balance: Burnout RESET Guide
- Nurture YOUR creative life: Creative Empowerment Coaching
- Get inspired with a book: 🌻 Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection or 🎹 Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning!
SUBSCRIBE to Your Creative Chord on Apple or Spotify! Please rate and review—it helps others find creative inspiration, too!
Help keep creativity flowing by supporting the mission and gaining access to free resources. 👉 Support Today
Your Creative Chord Podcast show music, Sun & Bloom © 2016 Jenny Leigh Hodgins | All Content, music, poetry © 2026 Jenny Leigh Hodgins All Rights Reserved.
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In episode 36, I show how to use struggles as stepping stones to happiness.
It's easy for any of us to be defeated by our problems. They can seem tailor-designed to knock us down. Regardless of specifics, when faced with difficulty, having the attitude to work toward a solution or win victory, is the first step to creating forward momentum.
If we first work on strengthening the attitude behind our actions, we stand a greater chance of overcoming the problem or reaching a goal. Actions we take are only part of the solution or winning strategy.
Excerpt from a poem, How To Feel The Sun, from my book, Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Collection Of Poetry And Lyrics:
“In your heart, you have everything you need to break through
You must awaken to the fact that it all depends on you
There, inside, a battle wages between your darkness and light
You must focus all your energy on keeping victory in sight.”
There’s an Einstein quote I love, 'It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer.' Problems can function as beneficial to our lives because they push us into the proverbial corner until we learn to strengthen our belief in the unlimited potential within ourselves and humanity.
RELATED LINKS:
SGI-USA Buddhism https://www.sgi-usa.org/
✨ Free Resources
Experience the expressive power of words with my Poetry Sampler — a curated selection from Kaleidoscope of the Heart that invites reflection, emotional renewal, and creative inspiration.
Explore practical ways to nurture your creative energy and maintain wellness with my Creative Empowerment Sampler (expanded from my Inspirational Bookmark Trio)— a gentle, actionable guide anyone can use.
Reset your energy
Got thoughts or feedback? Tap here to send me a quick note—I’d love to hear from you!
Support the show
Connect with Jenny Leigh:
- Beat blocks. Find flow. Start creating: Creative Empowerment Sampler
- Restore energy & balance: Burnout RESET Guide
- Nurture YOUR creative life: Creative Empowerment Coaching
- Get inspired with a book: 🌻 Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection or 🎹 Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning!
SUBSCRIBE to Your Creative Chord on Apple or Spotify! Please rate and review—it helps others find creative inspiration, too!
Help keep creativity flowing by supporting the mission and gaining access to free resources. 👉 Support Today
Your Creative Chord Podcast show music, Sun & Bloom © 2016 Jenny Leigh Hodgins | All Content, music, poetry © 2026 Jenny Leigh Hodgins All Rights Reserved.
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