Strength

I dream about strength. There have been moments in my life that were incredibly challenging. In those times of great pain I often wondered if I would ever get through it. I think about the losses I’ve suffered, the humiliation I’ve experienced, and the trauma I’ve had to go through.

The physical and mental toll it takes on your body to overcome suffering requires a great amount of strength. I think about strength as being twofold; it is a physical and mental state of being. Being strong isn’t just the ability to lift something heavy, nor is it only being able to overcome difficulties.

I dream about being both physically and mentally strong. I strive to find a balance between the body and the mind so I can handle anything that life throws at me. I want to be able to carry a heavy load and carry a heavy heart. I want to lift weights and lift spirits. I want to survive bodily pain and mental suffering.

There are many challenges in the world today. I see people marching for hours in the streets for equal justice and others fighting inner demons to be able to sleep at night.

Whether you are conquering a physical injury or a psychological affliction, you are noble in your strength. Wear your strength with pride and dignity like a suit of armor. And when your struggles grow deeper, remember to adjust your armor and keep fighting.

There will still be hardships. There will still be pain. You will still doubt yourself. But your strength is your own. You must built it up everyday, piece by piece, until you know just how strong you really are.

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