Resilience and perseverance
Photography by Danielle Ann Rose @bydanielleannrose
Over the past few years, I have been faced with a seemingly endless amount of tests, lessons, hurdles, challenges, etc. Whatever title you want to give these circumstances, all of them have left me feeling defeated, tired and hoping for dear life that there wouldn’t be another one for a while, yet relentlessly met with more
Although I feel physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted by these situations I am still here, standing, trying, fighting. If nothing else I have learnt two things for sure, resilience and perseverance
Resilience is the ability to withstand adversity and be able to get back up. People often think that to be resilient you can’t feel stressed or upset during such times, however, that isn’t the case. When something bad happens, you still feel anger, grief and pain, but you're able to keep going regardless. Resilience is adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences with an unwavering spirit, regardless of the setback
In the face of such challenges, resilient individuals exhibit an extraordinary capacity to bounce back, adapt, and grow stronger. Resilience allows us to channel our inner strength to overcome obstacles, it is a testament to the human spirit and our innate power, reminding us that amidst the darkest of times, there is light and hope
Harnessing resilience allows us to find meaning in adversity, transforming challenging times into new opportunities. With every setback, resilient souls emerge wiser, more resourceful, and grateful for the lessons learned along the way
Perseverance is the continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or resistance. It is the tenacious spirit that guides us through our lives, pushing us past obstacles and empowering us to accomplish remarkable things
Those who persevere show steadfast faith in themselves and their goals or vision, it is through perseverance, that we find the strength to embrace challenges and grow from them, never allowing setbacks to define us. Perseverance ignites a fire within us, propelling us forward despite the difficulties we may have endured
While I am still yet to feel gratitude towards each of the hurdles I have faced, it is through these consistent struggles that I have found myself feeling proud. I did not know I was as strong as I have proven to be and I did not expect myself to be so resilient through so much loss and adversity. The way in which I have persisted through relentless life lessons and difficulties truly surprised me and makes me so deeply proud of myself
Though, I do still hold out hope that there will be less adversity to come and more peace, success and bliss in my future
For those of you who are experiencing a similar string of tests and challenges, I hope you stand strong in your power and hold your head up high knowing you are more than these trying times, I’m sure you will create pure magic in the wake of it’s ending. You are capable of anything you dream of, do not let life’s lows deter you from pursuing its highs
