Life is full of challenges and it genuinely feels sometimes as though the world is conspiring against us with endless obstacles in our route. But what if these challenges are not setbacks? What if these were just stepping stones to something even bigger?
They are lessons too valuable to learn from comfort, and they are taught in adversity. When the going gets tough, we are made to survive, innovate, and come up with solutions that we were unaware of Every obstacle we overcome makes us a little bit stronger, sharpens our minds, and strengthens our resolve.” It’s in the struggle that we discover just how strong we really are.
Wisdom is usually a product of time, and the most enlightening experiences are seldom readily available. Hard times impart the traits of patience, empathy and perspective.
They help us relate not only to ourselves, but to others who battle with challenges similar to our own.
And that’s something to keep in mind when life doesn’t go your way: adversity isn’t a dead end; it’s an opportunity to grow, and to learn, and to become the best you you can be.
Strength and wisdom are not given, one must go through trials, in order to earn them. And in taking on this path with self – acceptance, you will emerge much more powerful and knowing than you ever was before.
