best viewed as stepping-stones to success. Learn to view adversity as a good and valuable part of growing and learning. Know that there are extremely valuable lessons to be learned from failure and disappointment, and be sure to look for them. Decide to view problems as situations or challenges to be handled or released.

2) Refrain drawing conclusions and making interpretations. All too often we will make a mistake or fail at something and automatically assume that others think that we must be stupid or careless. In truth, it does not matter what others think of us as long as we know who we are and what we are about.

3) Refrain from judging yourself from a critical perspective that leads to less confidence and lower self-esteem. Judging yourself in this way leads to a pattern of repeating same mistakes and repeating same failures. It is better to observe mistake or perceived failure, garnish lesson, and move on. Anything else will keep you stuck and hold you back from success and happiness.

4) Trust that when one door closed another one truly will open. Don’t allow yourself to get so stuck in negative mind patterns that you miss next fantastic opportunity! All things happen for a reason, so if you are experiencing a loss, failure or disappointment, a better opportunity will be awaiting you, so keep your eyes peeled!

5) Accept what is. Accepting current situation is only “sane” choice. Wishing you could change past and beating yourself up is not only futile, it also removes possibility of growing and leaning from loss, failure, or disappointment. Accept current situation, do not resist what already is. Do you attempt to resist sun from shining? Of course not. So why would you attempt to resist anything else that already is a reality? Acceptance is only success-promoting choice.

These are just a few of wonderful pieces of “reboundability”. Learning to rebound quickly from negative situations is a process, so allow yourself time and patience while implementing these new habits for quick recovery.

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Commitment is beginning of service to others. Making a commitment often requires that we release fear. We need to look clearly at things we would rather not see or accept. I believe courage arises ultimately from love. The courage to serve is inspired by faith to serve not only self but also all of humankind.

In words of Henry van Dyke (1852-1933), "Faith is an adventure; it is courage of soul to face unknown. But that courage springs from hope and confidence of soul that its adventure will succeed." Faith and commitments to service can inspire hope and confidence in each other that our human family needs.

An Outpouring of Love and Compassion

Today, we are witnessing a tremendous outpouring of love and compassion for those in Asia who have endured unimaginable, heartbreaking devastation and loss. Tears flow and prayers are spoken for people we have never met.

Commitments to service and selfless acts of love are taking place globally on an unprecedented scale. Even in extreme tragedy, our "courage of soul" that Henry van Dyke mentioned flourishes around globe as many nationalities join together to help those in need.

At a human level, we do not understand why we must suffer. We cannot remove pain or reunite all of grieving families. Only God will do that. However, our commitments can make life-changing differences.

Commitments that Make a Difference

We must first be acutely aware that we are not guaranteed next ten minutes on this earth. We can grow in appreciation for sanctity of life and realize how capable we are of reaching out with empathy and authentic compassion.

We can also commit to honor worth and dignity of all fellow humans, serving and supporting them in times of need. All of us can serve -- if not with donations, with acts of kindness and prayer. It is a choice we must make for future of our planet. It is a commitment to serve and be responsible for welfare of each other.