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Craig Perry's avatar

When the flood comes, be the man who built an ark.

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ThaOnlyMoody's avatar

I NEEDED TO SEE THIS!! Love and believe this to the core!!!☮️⚖️ strength!💯💯💯

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Frances Leones's avatar

Needed this. It reminded me of how I survived a lot of hardships so far. If I could survive those hard times from before, I can learn to face whatever comes next.

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Stoic Wisdoms's avatar

Exactly! You've already proven to yourself that you can handle hard things. That's real evidence of your strength. Thanks for sharing! 💪

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Ryan Haskins's avatar

“Expecting life to be easy is the source of most of our suffering. Not the events themselves, but our belief that they shouldn't be happening.” - great reminder!

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G Money's avatar

Need to be stronger during times of distress and trust myself more

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Peter Callender's avatar

This article could be great to be included in high school/secondary school curriculum. Helping younger people to develop their resilience is a big theme that we need to think about.

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Noble Earthling's avatar

It’s part of being alive and being human, thank you for this! Reminds me of when I started playing tennis in college and I was told I would not play higher then the last spot, 6. That I was too weak! Something in me awoke and I trained harder then I ever had before, played more, trained more even when I felt I couldn’t. I came back the following year beating every girl on my team and became the #1 player for the rest of my three years. We are truly so much stronger then we think! Sometimes it simply takes the power of belief in yourself and something to stir your soul.

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Stoic Wisdoms's avatar

Love this story! That awakening moment when you discover what you're really capable of - pure gold. Thanks for sharing! 🎾

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Tina_4Love's avatar

Couldn’t agree more... “What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger”!

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Chidanand M's avatar

Highly inspiring write-up about being ready to face all types of hardships that confront one during the journey of this wonderful life. Being prepared for all eventualities is the best thing one can do to lead a contented life.

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Stoic Wisdoms's avatar

Thank you! Love how you put it.

Appreciate you reading and sharing your thoughts!

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Joseph Solomon's avatar

I so feel in touch in the story this really comes from strength of chances dreams to come true

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David Grimes's avatar

Ehh, you can't be prepared for everything.

You can only accept what happens as it comes.

But yes, I would say that learning to understand that sufferings must happen is a sign of maturity.

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Stoic Wisdoms's avatar

Acceptance as things unfold is probably more accurate. And yes, that understanding definitely comes with maturity.

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Bryce Turner's avatar

This spoke to my soul, seeking discomfort has really affected me positively. When it rains for some people, it drizzles for you.

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