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02 February 05:10PM

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It helps me to think of adversity as a necessary, even critical, opportunity to strengthen ourselves and create more good. I don't think it makes the suffering (lack of joy) go away, but it does give it meaning.

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Illusionsaregrander 30 May 12:19AM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING 4 inspirations
I dont always remember to be grateful for adversity in the moment, lol, but I do bring my thoughts around to the truth that adversity is an opportunity as soon as I am done sulking. As I get older that sulking period seems to be getting shorter, and the gains from adversi...

james 30 May 10:37AM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING 2 inspirations
It's so great to hear someone else admit to sulking! I wish I could say I'm sulking less as I get older. Maybe I need to get older still. Or maybe just pay more attention to opportunity and gratitude, which has a way of nipping sulking in the bud...

Illusionsaregrander 31 May 01:03AM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
When I am done sulking and look back on myself I usually feel two things. One, I usually find it humorous. Secondly though, I find it a bit endearing. The piece of us that sulks actually seems quite innocent and childlike. I hope none of us ever los...

triara 30 May 02:08PM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING 1 inspiration
I thought I was the only one. I remember hating having to learn how to tie my shoes as a kid. I still have lessons like that where its not option, in fact, life has made it not optional because I would never learn it if I didnt have to. Sulking never get...

MsPurple 30 May 08:50AM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING 1 inspiration
I have definitely found that as we grow, we sulk less and work through our problems more because we know what's on the other side.

Illusionsaregrander 31 May 12:52AM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
I think you all have summed it up quite nicely, I think that is the reason my periods of sulking grow shorter as I go along, because experience has taught me that there is something to be mastered in an adverse situation, (usually myself) and I know that there is an...

heatherhedyjon 30 March 03:13AM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING 1 inspiration
Sometimes I say that my life would be so completely different if I was raised differently-or by other people-or if I weren't born with disabilities... If I had been I would not be as strong or as compassionate as I am now-so I forgive them and cherish my struggles.

blinkie 02 April 09:29AM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
I've heard & read many people say the same thing - that their challenges have been the source of many character strengths. For "worriers" like me, it's heartening to know that if what I was worrying about actually came to pass, chances are it w...

heatherhedyjon 15 March 03:08AM	REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING 1 inspiration
Without darkness there can be no light. Without light how would we know when it is dark?

james 18 March 03:58PM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING 1 inspiration
Nice - this reminds me of "one small candle can dispell the darkness". And linking back to Helen Keller - this is our job. To be the candle. To light the night. To be brave and patient. If it was always light, if there was always jo...

Lauren 06 February 11:30AM	REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING 1 inspiration
This is so true.

Lauren 04 February 08:34PM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING 3 inspirations
That really makes me think that I should be grateful for adversity. I think about the adversity I have been through in my own life and how those experiences have not only deepened my understanding about myself and the world, they have given me a greater understandi...

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