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The "Bert Bridges"
/\ INTERVIEW | EPISODE 001
"Learning The Power of Resiliency"
INTERVIEWER - Hi Bert. It is very nice to finally have a sit down and talk life with you. So, I am interested to know what are some of your thoughts on failure and how you see it from the perspective of your world, - #BertBridgesWorld?
BERT BRIDGES - Thanks for the interview by the way and great question! Regardless of the situation or circumstance one may face in life, learning how to be resilient in the midst of the struggle is everything in my opinion. My rock, solution, and foundation is God so if he got me through a previous test or trial, couldn't he get me through the one I may be facing as well? So it helps me to be grateful and it reminds me of the testimony that let's me know everything is going to be fine concerning the matter I may be facing currently. That's my overall process or filter when I deal with unforeseen circumstances or life's challenges. Learning to stay resilient creates a space for the issue to be handled or resolved.
INTERVIEWER - Could you please expound on this a little more?
BERT BRIDGES - Sure. Being reliant helps you process, look back, and analyze a matter instead of reacting based off fear, toxic words, negativity, or raw emotion. This is a key to moving forward, overcoming challenges, and creating a track record of victories instead of defeats. Regardless of whether you caused an issue or not, life itself will test and try you. Especially the ones who are still walking out and believing in their dreams that God gave them! Struggle, pain, and loss is part of the human experience just as bliss, joy, pleasures, and prosperity. Joy, pain, and everything in between is meant to make us a better version of oneself in time. Being grateful and learning to BECOME human vs just simply being human in a system that tells us how to be human are two different experiences people are having in this reality.
So which vantage point will you choose? But it will take a lifetime to practice and fulfill. Learning to BECOME is the best defensive and offensive position one can have in this life that has so many challenges! So for me, I see negative circumstances as opportunities to become the best version of myself! Usually, it is me and God working the matters out! He shows me the plans of execution and I simply do my part and maintain a good attitude as I carry out the solution or he shows me the solution because ultimately, Jesus is my solution to all my human issues concerns, and needs.
So, I've learned overtime to cast all my cares on him. and God has not failed me yet! As the saying goes "what doesn't kill you can only make you stronger". But I have to add... only if you see it that way from the get go! We see so much negative actions now and days because people have no anchor in the societal system they so much depend upon. We are spiritual beings so we need a foundation and anchor in something that is greater than us! In my humble opinion while being bold at the same time, he's our creator and he knows how to heal the worlds pain through his dear son Jesus Christ! I am a living example of what it is to be healed by God and to share it with others along the way! People who are great and have overcome great challenges in efforts to obtain their breakthrough is a huge clue in itself! The key is RESILIENCY.
INTERVIEWER - So, how does the average joe implement this mindset in their present dilemma?
BERT BRIDGES - First, I like to journal my experiences and thoughts down. This is why I felt to finally create my this Bert Bridges World Blog because it is important I not only note my experience for my own progress, I feel it would be helpful for others to see and perhaps gain some inspirational nuggets from my own experiences. So, building a history of testimonies or a memory bank of positive experiences can be sort of a bell-weather or clue as to how to interpret, implement, and handle the current situation one may be experiencing. Regardless of the situation, learning to be resilient will lead you to a solution or breakthrough every time!
BERT BRIDGES TAKEAWAYS
- Be Resilient
- Be Grateful
- Build Testimonies
- Journal the experience
- Have a foundation
