By Karilyn Barnett

The Law of Polarity teaches us that everything has an opposite. Good and bad, hot and cold, up and down. We couldn’t recognize something as bad unless we first knew what good felt like. That means in every situation we consider undesirable, there is also something good—because by law, it must exist.

Last summer, we set our plans in motion to build a new home. We had the perfect location, the perfect design, and everything else lined up to begin this exciting adventure. Things started off smoothly—until the rain came. The foundation hadn’t been poured yet, and dry ground was crucial. Every time it began to dry, the rain would return. This cycle dragged on for nearly two months. It was frustrating, but we kept a positive outlook. We chose to believe that somehow, even if we didn’t yet understand it, the rain was helping us.

Eventually, the foundation was poured and the house began to rise. But because of the delays, it wouldn’t be ready in time for the new school year. Our kids were switching schools, and we had hoped they could start fresh with their new classmates. We reached out to the district, hoping they would allow them to begin anyway. They agreed—but only if we provided our own transportation.

The idea of driving kids to two different schools with different start and end times for six weeks was not appealing. The distance wasn’t enormous, but just far enough to be inconvenient—or so I thought.

Determined to find the good, I looked closer.

Each morning, I had 40 minutes in the car with my son. We read together, talked about the new school, new friends, and really connected. It gave him a boost that made the transition smoother. Each afternoon, I had 40 minutes with my daughter. It was her first year with lockers and band—so much was new. That quiet one-on-one time helped her decompress, and we shared meaningful conversations that would’ve never happened otherwise.

By the time we finally moved into our home, we were thrilled—but we actually missed those car rides. Yes, what felt like a setback turned into something deeply special. Good came out of bad.

And that wasn’t the only unexpected blessing. When we listed our old home for sale, we were confident it would sell quickly. And it did—just in time for our move. We were so relieved and grateful. But then, the mortgage crisis hit hard. Our buyers backed out, and we suddenly faced the reality of making two house payments.

It was a blow. But here’s the thing: if not for the rain delay, those double payments would have started two months earlier. That delay softened the impact. We were—once again—grateful for the rain.

Even so, it was a difficult season. The market was slow, it was the holidays, and we still had two mortgages. But instead of letting fear take over, we chose to believe that something good was still on the way. We pulled ourselves up, kept moving forward, and held onto faith.

And sure enough, good showed up again.

Because of the mortgage meltdown, the rental market became strong. We hadn’t planned to become landlords, but we suddenly found ourselves with an opportunity we hadn’t considered. Within a short time, we had a lease agreement, a positive cash flow, and a brand-new piece to our retirement plan. What we once dreaded turned into a blessing in disguise.

Yes—again—good came out of bad.

So when life hands you lemons instead of lemonade, remember: by law, there must be good in it. Set your mind toward positive thoughts. Be grateful—not just for the blessings you understand, but even for the struggles you don’t. Trust that good is coming.

You too will find the good you seek when you live by the Law of Polarity.

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