Adversity is something that I have been thinking about lately. Adversity comes upon us all in many ways, shapes, and forms.
Recently Noelle Pikus-Pace won a silver medal in the Skeleton event at the Olympics. This woman is a wonderful example of surviving adversity.
8 years ago she was hit by a 4 man bobsled in a training accident. She thought her career was over before it ever even really started. Needless to say, she got back into the sport, and with the support of her family, won the silver medal, and did a happy dance on the podium.
Recently Noelle Pikus-Pace won a silver medal in the Skeleton event at the Olympics. This woman is a wonderful example of surviving adversity.
8 years ago she was hit by a 4 man bobsled in a training accident. She thought her career was over before it ever even really started. Needless to say, she got back into the sport, and with the support of her family, won the silver medal, and did a happy dance on the podium.
Whatever adversity may be your challenge in your life, it can be overcome. I believe that we don't go through anything in our lives we couldn't handle. I have had various adversities cross my personal path, and I know that I am a better person now for going through those. I feel that we are given those adversities to help us learn and grow. We are meant to feel joy in this life. How can we appreciate that joy if we don't have something to compare it to?
If you are in the middle of your adveristy, I feel for you. Don't give up hope. You can do it! You can overcome this adversity, and come out on the other side a better, more loving person. Know that you are loved by more people than you can possibly think of.
There was a moment in my teenage years that I was struggling with adversities. I was crying in my bedroom because I was so overwhelmed. I get a soft knock at the door, and my mom comes in. She has a roll of calculator paper, and a pen. She encouraged me to write down all of the people that love me, and to look at it any time I was feeling overwhelmed, unloved, or any time that I was feeling down.
There was a moment in my teenage years that I was struggling with adversities. I was crying in my bedroom because I was so overwhelmed. I get a soft knock at the door, and my mom comes in. She has a roll of calculator paper, and a pen. She encouraged me to write down all of the people that love me, and to look at it any time I was feeling overwhelmed, unloved, or any time that I was feeling down.
As you can see, I still have this calculator tape, and I keep a pen close by. It has been a wonderful tool for me over the years. Looking at the list now, I have no doubt that I am loved by the people in my life, which helps remind me how worthwhile I am. Recently I have had this list grow longer. I feel that love from others even more because of what I have been through. I am grateful for the people in my life.
Like Noelle, we can all overcome adversity, and become our own role models for ourselves, or families, and other people we may not even know.
I'm going to end this post with a song, and it is one of my favorites by Imagine Dragons. It's called "It's Time" Most of you know it, but truly listen to the lyrics. It's about beginning again. About taking control of your life, and taking the initiative to make your dreams come true.
Like Noelle, we can all overcome adversity, and become our own role models for ourselves, or families, and other people we may not even know.
I'm going to end this post with a song, and it is one of my favorites by Imagine Dragons. It's called "It's Time" Most of you know it, but truly listen to the lyrics. It's about beginning again. About taking control of your life, and taking the initiative to make your dreams come true.
All my love,
Shae
Shae
I love your mom. The end.
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