Face adversity with an open mind, and look at failure as an opportunity to change and grow. The value of adversities and failures is that they create a dent in our usual routines and propel us to re-evaluate our strengths, as well as seek out new creative solutions. I believe adversities and setbacks are a gift, in a way, which eventually may enable growth. However, these benefits of encountering adversity are not automatic. Studies show that whether we benefit from struggling through a major traumatic event or suffer permanent damage comes down to our ability to achieve positive psychological adaptation. Indeed, if resilience and mental strength were merely questions of encountering suffering, the whole human race would be wise and courageously living its purpose, right? As the 18th century writer, Joseph Addison, once said: “To suffering must be added mourning, understanding, patience, love, openness and the willingness to remain vulnerable.”
Posted on: Fri, 05 Sep 2014 22:35:43 +0000
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