The Strength Hidden in Setbacks

A difficult moment doesn’t just test you. It introduces you to the strength you didn’t know you had.

Think back.. Every challenge you’ve faced has left you stronger, sharper, and more compassionate. At the time, you might have thought, “I can’t do this.” And yet, here you are, still standing. We see examples of this on social media and local media. We always here the positive outcomes but what you don’t see is the struggle that came before. Lean on your past experiences and remember that you got through it somehow, some way.

Positivity while you are in the midst of struggle isn’t about pretending you’re okay. It’s about reminding yourself, “I’ve been here before. I’ve overcome before. And I will again.” Some people may balk at the use of positivity and think you aren’t being realistic. Positivity is a mindset, same as pessimism.

Here’s the truth, growth rarely happens in comfort. The muscle only grows when it’s strained. The seed only breaks open when it’s buried in the dark. Ok, enough of the euphemisms! The point is, we grow through our struggles. If you’re in a hard season right now, take heart. Something inside you is expanding. This isn’t just survival. This is transformation.

One day, you’ll look back and realize the very thing that felt like it would break you was actually the thing that built you.