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Working Through Adversity
Being the best we can be by breaking the chains that bind us
Last week I had to face something that I was putting off. And it wasn’t easy.
The problems I face come from within. Whether I make a wrong turn, avoid the right path altogether, or react to something that I don’t agree with. It’s all my decision.
One thing I can guarantee you is they will always come to a head if we don’t address them.
It’s not easy facing adversity.
Whether it’s an illness, a painful loss, a drastic change, or anything else that life throws your way, it can be tough to stay positive and keep going.
I must always remember one thing: I am never alone.
When I hit the wall, I asked for help. I got closer to God and my friends and had some honest conversations.
My turmoil became a blessing. Because you know what? I tend to take the world on by myself. I got this.
And then I tapped into the amazing people in my life who love me.
It’s not easy. But I don’t have to carry this alone.
Here’s what I learned.