05/06/2023
Why doesn’t constant trampling defeat the dandelion? The key to its strength is its long and sturdy root, which extends deep into the earth. . . . The same principle applies to people. The true victors in life are those who, enduring repeated challenges and setbacks, have sent the roots of their being to such a depth that nothing can shake them. - Daisaku Ikeda
We can either interpret life’s challenges as limits OR we can embrace them as opportunities.
We are not in control of what life throws at us - as hard as we try - we’re just not. However, we ARE in control of how we PREPARE ourselves for unexpected obstacles.
We can focus on building strong mental fortitude and self-awareness, knowing that EVERY challenge we face will emotionally and mentally take a toll on us. However, most will continue to see challenges as limits or use them as an excuse to NOT grow as a person.
Life is ALL about challenges. How we approach them, how we battle them and how we walk away from them - each step of the journey defines us; our habits; our confidence and our ability to grow.
Challenges make us uniquely brilliant; empathetic and HUMAN.
NO ONE - NOT ONE OF US - will leave this world unscathed, unmarred or undamanged. Our scars are beautiful and should be held up and celebrated!!
There is no place for shame or guilt on the battle field. Give yourself grace regardless of where you are in life’s battle - then continue to charge forward!
Accept who you were bc that person - good, bad or what not - was part of who you are now and who you will become. Accept that person; identify character flaws and challenge yourself to be and do better.
Challenging where you were - where you are - where you want to be - physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually - is the ONLY way to personal growth!
You can either face challenges as they arise and build confidence in who you are or lie down and play dead until you just accept defeat or no longer remember how to fight for your goals and who you want to become.
Challenge yourself.