What to do when the path is blocked?

This is a great philosophical question, and more than not, a very real metaphor for how we percieve our current life situation.  I would love to hear your thoughts on the philosophical question as it relates to your life and the path your are currently travelling. 

We all encounter times  that are challenging, times where we feel to our core, that the path ahead of us is filled with obstacles we think can't be overcome. One of my favorite songs has a lyric that goes "we all fall down", it is a lyric that reminds me that nothing in life is perfect, lest we make it so. 

The blocked path may be perceived as a problem or an insurmountable issue, but perhaps it is a gift?  I have my own thoughts but would love to hear yours.  Lets have a discussion about clearing the path of our lives; how would things look if we perceived everything as perfection, and obstacles as true gifts.  The mind shift that would occur is life changing and truly transformational.

Your thoughts?