Resilience & Grace

The secret sauce

Apr 10, 2020

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*The Thorny Path* by Thomas Couture, 1873 (public domain - Wikimedia Commons)

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“The rational soul is stronger than any kind of fortune — from its own share it guides the affairs here or there, and is itself the cause of a happy or miserable life.”
— Seneca, c. 65

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What’s the worst day of your life?

The day you thought you might never make it through?

It must have been harrowing, terrifying, and even stomach-churning. Even now, I'll bet it makes you feel a little queasy to think about.

But you know what?

You made it. You're here, right now, reading this.

And do you know why?

Because of your inner strength. You experienced a defeat and you survived due to fortitude and resilience, not because of your circumstance or social class.

It is only because of misfortune that we’re able to get a better sense of ourselves.

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