As much as we think of steel as sturdy, durable and resilient, in order for it to have all of these properties, it has to be tempered. Tempering usually involves heating metals to very high temperatures and then rapidly cooling them, and at the end of the process, the metals are tougher, yet less brittle and more malleable.

In life, we develop strength through the hardships we experience. Challenging situations force us to dig deep and tap into the strength and resolve we did not know we possessed, but perhaps more importantly, would not otherwise be evident when all is well in our lives.

Having said this, as we get older and get more experience under our belt, the struggles tend to become more challenging. Again, based on past experience, we have a sense of what we are capable of, but once again, we are pushed out of our comfort zone and challenged to push beyond what we thought we could.

So, whenever you are in a situation that has you questioning whether you will be able to overcome it, remember that beyond the experience, you are being given an opportunity to grow and become a better version of yourself!

 

 

Best wishes and have a great day!!