I can tell you many times in my life where I felt with total certainty that I could not live through something. I started over twice in high school. I remember feeling hopeless, lost and lacking all ability to make it through the day without knowing anyone at the new school. When my father died I felt faced with another obstacle that was going to be impossible to move beyond. Then there were the moments where I looked at the scale and saw a number that seemed too large to ever conquer. These certainly differ in magnitude and their overall impact on life, but each felt like it was an impossible situation. However, I am still here today and that much stronger because of these moments.
I truly believe that a life is made more beautiful not by ease but by those times that we have to dig deep and realize our own strength to overcome. We are each much stronger than we believe and are loved more than we could ever imagine.When I witness people in the depths of these moments I understand their feeling of total consumption, despair and the belief that it is just too difficult of a situation to see the other side. Although I never claim to understand the pain felt by another, I try to gently remind them of their strength, beauty and all the love which surrounds them. It has been in the darkest moments of my life that I have realized the amazing love that is shared with those closest to me. So lean on those who care, do something to honor a loved one you have lost, celebrate the victories and cherish each day you are given.
Life won't always be perfect. We won't always feel strong in the face of tragedy, challenges or conflict. However, not only will you have the strength and fortitude toovercome, you will come out stronger. Believe in yourself, support and encourage those around you.
You are stronger than you realize and more loved than you can ever imagine.
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