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Conrad Riker's avatar

Fall seven, rise eight.

Stelitodel18's avatar

Love the Van Gogh.

Everything u said was on point 🥹

Thank u ☺️

Craig McF's avatar

Lovely reframe from overwhelm to opportunity and taking back control, thank you for another thoughtful post

Indie Gayle's avatar

Beautifully written and very much appreciated. Perfect timing; a piece to reflect on; a gift. Thanks.

Andrew Sendt's avatar

THIS, stoicism IS Fortunately one’s Natural instinct as I was nearly Murdered 25/12/93,after Two-months in a Coma, 3Thrice-RESUSCITATED,another 20 Months in a rehabilitation Hospital, YEARS & Years of regular Physiotherapy’s STILL Ones Mobility; Hemiplegia, is Still Forcing/limiting Me to USING a Wheelchair. The More Confusing And Misleading for MOST-All is the DYSARTHRIA. It does/COULD feel like the Vicious-Criminal- ASSAULT Is continual/ing. *Andrew Sendt Sydney Australia….‘Have a Go yr Mug’✊🏼😉⚖️✊🏼🧐😊 Peace and loveS to All!

The Braver Mom's avatar

All the courage that I need, I found here. Thank you.

As for a quote I live by, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. "

Scott Schaible's avatar

"...this reality gives you the power of clarity—a conspicuous target to aim at, hit and destroy." Really boils it down and puts what I feel I embrace in an eloquent summary. Nice.

Daniel Melgar's avatar

You had me at Eminem!

Raghav Kannan's avatar

During hard times, i pick up 'The Consolation of Philosophy' by Boethius which really humbles me and diminishes my problem to something trivial cus' it is nothing compared to what Boethius went through.

Mohan Manohar's avatar

I needed this today. Work is rough. Especially a new job with unimaginable deadlines.

Debbie.'s avatar

It is true you can endure anything, if it is in your interest and your nature. This is our wealth and truth.

Thank you for these words.

Nella's avatar

Wise words! Thank you. I’ve recently shifted into truly getting this on a visceral level, having been through health and health care system challenges. They’ve actually turned out to be a wonderful crucible that’s given me clarity, peace, a backbone, and a way to help others. Life is much easier and more fun to navigate with this mindset intact.

Denis Gorbunov's avatar

Life’s beauty is in daily challenges. I realized this when I spent a month on vacation in a warm country earlier this year. The first two weeks were fun, then I got bored and ended up staying on my hotel room every afternoon reading and writing.