"Turn your wounds into wisdom." - Oprah Winfrey
Adversity.
Tough times.
Hardship.
They are an inevitable part of life.
We will all face some form or another throughout or lives.
Some more severe than others.
Each felt and experienced differently by every individual.
But behind each hardship.
Each difficult moment in life.
Each adverse life event.
There is a lesson to be learnt.
It could simply be a small reminder.
Or it could be your metaphorical fork-in-the-road.
Your turning point.
Your catalyst for positive growth, action and change.
It can be these things if we are open to it.
If we are aware of these lessons.
If we actively seek to learn from these tough times in life.
These moments can become defining moments in one's life.
They can cripple us.
Or they can be a springboard to personal growth.
This is our choice.
In my latest blog post, "Lessons from The Wizard of Oz", I share some of my own story of personal adversity and how I was able to use this the catalyst towards a journey of positive change, growth and perspective in life. Please have a read if you're interested to learn more.
Strive to live, live to strive.
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