What a powerful quote!  It is also reminds us that it is usually when we have hit rock-bottom, and have nothing else to lose, that we begin to get a sense of what we are truly made of.

Thanks to the trappings of 21st century life, many of us have not experienced the hardships of our parents’ or grandparents’ generation, and so we take a lot of things – today’s conveniences – for granted. For example, if we have no internet access, or no electricity, or no running water, for a few hours or a day or two, it can cause us considerable stress, anxiety and discomfort, whilst other would just take it in their stride.

To that end, and when we seem to have a meltdown over the slightest things, we may not truly appreciate how strong and resilient we actually are. It is only when we do hit the proverbial rock-bottom that we are forced to tap into reserves that we did not know we had, in order to claw our way out of that situation.

 

Throughout the day, we invite you to revisit this quote. Below are a few questions you may wish to ask yourself, and those who journal may find them especially useful:

• How strong do I think I am?
• What was the situation that caused me to dig deep and tap into my strength?
• What we some of the lessons or takeaways that I had about myself, that to that experience?

 

 

Best wishes and have a great day!