Adversity

who would i be

what would i believe

would i understand patience

would i know strength

would i comprehend compassion

would i recognize kindness

would i appreciate victory

would i perceive reality

would i realize my potential

could i fathom love

would i be me

if not for adversity

Adversity is something we work hard to avoid.  Funny thing is, sometimes by trying to avoid it, we walk right into it.  Perhaps we should be thankful for adversity.  After all, it gives you character, encourages growth and expands our hearts and minds.  I am not saying we should seek it out.  There is no need.  It will find us.  However, let's give credit where credit is due.  Adversity lets us know of what we are made.  And when we accept the fact that adversity enhances our lives, we tend to move through it more quickly.  Adversity...wallow in it or embrace it.

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