Life's Issues

Problems abound in life, but how we handle them frequently decides how happy or unhappy we are. When we
approach problems with Bob Maynard's mindset, we discover that problems are actually opportunities to learn
about others and ourselves. Maynard once said, "Problems are opportunities in disguise." They make it possible
for us to lead happier and more satisfying lives.

Maynard's quotation is applicable to a wide range of issues. Just last week, a significant leak in our family's
kitchen sink presented me with a dilemma. We had a kitchen floor covered in water and a mountain of dishes
that needed to be cleaned. However, our landlord spent the entire week out of town. With six brothers and
sisters, I come from a large family, so we were unable to wait until... show