I live by mantras and quotes. They truly come in handy when in times of challenge.
I've learned to accept adversity as a sign that I am on a path to growth.
It's through these times when we overcome adversity that we learn the most about ourselves and our resilience. Each time we make it through a tough time, we emerge stronger. We can then draw on that strength when the next test comes up, as it always will.
Here are my top 10 quotes for dealing with adversity and building resilience:
As with the butterfly, adversity is necessary to build character in people.
∼Joseph B. Wirthlin
Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can come together.
∼ Marilyn Monroe
Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.
∼Napoleon Hill
Nothing is impossible, the word itself says "I'm Possible"!
∼Audrey Hepburn
All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me...You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world to you.
∼ Walt Disney
We have no right to ask when sorrow comes, "Why did this happen to me?" unless we ask the same question for every moment of happiness that comes our way.
∼Author Unknown
One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.
∼Albert Schweitzer
Smooth Seas do not make skillful sailors. ∼African Proverb
Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: The last of human freedoms-to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way.
∼Viktor Frankl
We don't develop courage by being happy every day. We develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity.
∼ Barbara De Angelis
These are 10 of my favorites. I challenge you to find ones that really speak to you.
When you find those quotes that that return your spark, repeat them as needed to yourself
to give you the push you may need.
Write your favorite quotes where you can see them and refer to them often.
Feel free to use some of the ones I've chosen here.
We grow through the times of adversity, not when we are comfortable.
Please leave me your thoughts and leave me some of your favorite quotes, as well.
I love to know what moves you.
Be well
(reposted, edited from my first blog, lifeonporpoise.net)