GROWING A RESILIENT SPIRIT

"A good half of living is resilience"

Traumatic events can be opportunities for us to grow in strength and kindness. You too can learn from your hardships, frustrations and disappointments to become a better you, become resilient and also help others who are struggling. It is freeing to let go of your numbing inadequacies and helplessness. 

Resilience is the capacity or ability to recover from adversity, toughness and difficulties readily. Isolation and withdrawal happens as a result of individuals trying to avoid disappointments, escaping pain and fears and not believing enough in themselves. We become disconnected and isolated when we do not have the ability to cope with uncertainties, being vulnerable and taking risk automatically becomes a problem.

Isn't it amazing to see people bounce back from life's uncertainties, multiple crises, trauma, fear losses and pain? I'm often left in awe at the level people go not to remain broken, shattered and down. Watching the blossoming of inner strength that shines through people even in their difficult times is wonderful. The power to organize the buzzing confusion and chaos life throws at us sometimes is divine. Indeed the human spirit is a fighter.   

No matter where you are in your journey, the good news is that resilience can be developed. In order to deal with uncomfortable emotions and feelings, our numbing fears and pain, we can develop lasting healthy skills and coping strategies.

To Build Resilience You Need To: 

- Actively seek for help when needed

- Connect spiritually

- Connect with your family and loved ones

- Become resourceful

- You need hope

To press forward in life you need resilience. It is such an important skill to have in our day to day living. It raises hope which gives us the strength and ability to tolerate mountains of let downs, disappointments, and difficulties in our lives and relationships as well as the courage to climb these obstacles. 

If you keep running away and numbing your fears, you will lose the ability to experience life, happiness, creativity, joy, connection, and so much beauty life has to offer. 

It is time to learn how to lean into and deal with life pressures rather than numb or run from our distressing emotions.