By Remez Sasson
“When one door closes another door opens, but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us.”
- Alexander Graham Bell -
“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one, which has been opened for us.”
- Helen Keller -
These two quotes are so true! Read them again, they both say:
When one door closes another door opens.
Most people are too attached to the past, to what they are familiar with, and therefore, miss opportunities that stand right in front of them.
Doors may close, but there are always other unlimited number of doors – new opportunities. The world is full of opportunities, if we could only see them. The Infinite Power is boundless, and so the possibilities are without number.
Not every plan works out. Sometimes, there are losses and failures. Sometimes, there are problems in relationships. Sometimes, people lose their money or job, or meet other unpleasant things.
We don’t always have control over these events, but we can exercise control over our mind and attitude. When one of these things happens, and we focus our attention on the loss – the closed door, we see only a closed door with the resultant frustration and unhappiness.
If we could only move our sight and attention away from the closed door, we might be surprised to discover new, open doors.
It might not be so easy to move our eyes elsewhere, due to attachment to the old and familiar, and fear of the new and the unknown.
If you find it difficult to stop the stream of controlled thoughts, your mind would keep focusing on the loss, failure, and frustration – the door that has closed. Will these thoughts help you, or create suffering, and prevent any change or improvement?
You may agree with what is being said here, but how can you free yourself from past attachments and see the new opportunities? How can you bring yourself to see, and enter the new doors that open for you?
To enter, you need to make some effort:
- You will need to be more aware of your thoughts.
- Desire to free yourself from thoughts that keep you stuck in one place.
- Develop some degree of self-discipline.
- Develop some concentration ability and control of your mind.
- Take advantage of the power of affirmations and visualization.
- Some degree of inner peace is also required, since inner peace helps you reject unwanted, negative thoughts, and become more open-minded, positive and happy. When you possess a certain degree of inner peace, it would be easier for you to detach yourself from the past, keep an open mind, and therefore, see more clearly the new doors that open for you.
Don’t forget, when one door closes another one opens.
Remez Sasson is an author and blogger. He is the founder of SuccessConsciousness.com, a website and blog about self improvement and spiritual growth.
Remez Sasson is the author of several life transforming books, containing a wealth of information, advice and guidance.
My God!!! This was right on time for me. Thank you dearly. I have work to do.
This has helped me change my attitude and move ahead in life. Now i feel more happy and positive.
I am glad this article has helped you.
This is an eye openner for me ,its much more than a food for thought ,its a food for the soul.
This has helped me change my attitude and move ahead in life. Now i feel more happy and positive.
I’ve always loved this quote, but I especially love the way it has been followed by such great advice on this website!
My state of mind is the same as written in the article..i m too much regretfully looking at the closed door not aware of the opened door for me..
i love this. Anytime I feel not good, it gives me stronger to face the problem.
This quote came to me at a very unexpected time in my life, but God has his own time. This quote made me focus on my current state to find my self-imposed prison was no longer required or needed. I have been given permission to walk through the open door, where blue skyies and white puffy clouds are waiting for me to start my new path. His helping hand this there to carry me through and support me on the other side! Peace
I love this quote, but once fasing a difficulties, i sometimes forget this words.
I believe onother door has been already opened for us.
Just what I was looking for! I am trying to inspire a friend.
I am going to do a presentation about this topic ” What do you do when a door is closed”. I just loved the way it’s writen; all of us have had doors closed and it’s very painful and scary at times to move forward. God, only God can see us through it all. We need to just trust Him and know that He is and will ALWAYS be there for us.
Hope another door will open for you who are reading this…