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There comes a time in each of our lives where we begin to question how much we can “take.” How many setbacks? How many losses? How many catastrophes or life altering events? In those moments, we doubt our own fortitude. We may even wonder which will be the “straw to break the camel’s back.”

Obviously, we wish we were able to thrive – to exist at our peak – all the time. Unfortunately, that’s not real life. So it’s important to take time to remind ourselves how much strength it takes to simply endure. Remember that no matter what has happened in your life – no matter how horrible, or unfair, or out of your control – you’re still here. And no matter the storm you find yourself weathering at any given moment, it too shall pass.

Our mother always told my siblings and me that “Everything will be alright in the end. If it’s not, then it’s not the end.” She admits to stealing this from Winnie the Pooh. What are you going to do? Good advice is good advice. It also so happens that she regularly told us, “This too shall pass.” Then there’s my favorite, “You’re stronger than you think you are.”

It used to make me mad when she would tell me that I was stronger than I thought. What did she know? I was the one who had to live it. I was the one who knew my own abilities. If I believed I couldn’t take anymore, I had to be correct. Didn't I? Debatable.

To a child, every inconvenience feels like the worst thing that’s ever happened. And in some ways, it is; there’s no basis for comparison. However, as I’ve grown, time and time again, my mettle’s been tested. And we’re not just talking minor inconveniences or even major disappointments anymore. There have been some real shit-storms. More than once I’ve seriously wondered if I could take any more. I’ve questioned not just my ability to recover, but my very capacity to endure. And, yet, I’m still here.

The words that used to frustrate me became my mantra: “You are stronger than you think you are.” Always, I hear the words in her voice: “You are stronger than you think you are.” Any time I find myself questioning whether or not I can go on: “You are stronger than you think you are.” And do you know what I've learned time and time again? I am stronger than I think I am.

You are too.

The thing about strength is that you don’t ever really know what you’re capable of until you don’t have a choice. The tallest mountain you’ve ever climbed will always stand tallest until a new peak presents itself. In the face of such a challenge, it’s natural to wonder at your ability to make the climb. If you’ve never done it before, how can you know? You start climbing, because you are stronger than you think you are.

The ascent will be exhausting, but no matter what you do, keep climbing. It’s okay to take breaks if you need to. Rest will rebuild your strength. The path may twist and weave – it may even dip before it takes you back up. Just because the road isn’t straight, doesn’t mean you aren’t moving forward. Sometimes there is no path and you’ll be forced to forge your own. Forge it. There may even be times you will have no choice but to climb in the dark. Move slowly and step cautiously, but keep going. You might get lost and have to re-discover your path. Keep looking, you’ll find it. And most importantly of all, no matter how challenging the climb, don’t wait until you get to the top to look up. Rarely are we afforded the luxury of choosing the obstacles in our path, but that doesn’t mean you can’t also enjoy the view.

So, for anyone who needs to hear this, hear my heart: You are stronger than you think you are.

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