Open your mind. Let go of conditioned thoughts and long-held beliefs. Throw your mind open to new possibilities. Imagine that what you thought was true was actually misleading you.

Seek out deeper meanings, ask questions. Things are rarely as they appear on the surface. Be willing to embrace new concepts and alternative opinions.
Ask yourself if the path you are walking is leading to the destination that you desire. Do you feel bound by rules and traditions? Be ready to explore boundaries and examine your belief system.

Listen to your inner voice. Your personal truth lies within you. Avoid being influenced by strong personalities. Examine the motives of others. Do they lead with integrity and strive for what is right, or do they follow the pack by any means necessary to remain included?
When you have challenged and explored, stand firm with your beliefs.

The difficulties you have experienced was all part of your learning ground, it is what forged the golden nuggets through the pressing down and driving in the heat, the fungus and irritants that form the pearls of great price that once the lessons are understood becomes your greatest tools.. own your ELIXIR.. poison turned into your life giving substance that you then gift others..