highs and lows in life

1. blessing in disguise

Losing my job was a blessing in disguise, for I was then able to pursue my true passion.

Yeah, it's hard to believe that you went from being unemployed to CEO of your own company.

Losing my job created a new opportunity for me.

Losing my job was a blessing in disguise.

2. ups and downs

You have had your ups and downs, but the road ahead will be much smoother.

I hope so. I don't think I can handle more disappointments.

Samantha had a lot of good and bad experiences in her life.

Samantha lived a life full of ups and downs.

3. learn the lesson the hard way

I don't know why I always learn the lesson the hard way.

It's because you never listen to anyone's advice.

I don't know why I always have to suffer to learn something.

I don't know why I always learn the lesson the hard way.

4. happens for a reason

I feel that my failures in life have led me to my current success.

Everything happens for a reason.

There is a reason why things happen.

Everything happens for a reason.

5. new lease on life

It's great you're back home after months of hospitalization.

I feel like I have a new lease on life.

I feel like my life has been extended.

I feel like I have a new lease on life.

It's never too late to start over.

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.