“It Is So Hard To Be Strong”

I don’t mean, physically powerful, or burly, or brawny, or muscular, or strapping, or sturdy, or well-built, or tough~ I mean it is so hard to be emotionally strong~ Just having the required emotional characteristics to deal with, GRIEF, LOSS and many other difficulties… It is so hard to be strong…

Staying Emotionally Strong in Times of Adversity… by Jonathan
As much as we love smooth waters, an Arab proverb states that smooth waters do not make skillful sailors. In this journey called life, the question is not, “Will storms arise?” Rather, the question is, “When will the next storm arise?” And even more important than that question is, “What type of person will I be when the next storm arises?” Advanced life skills are needed to navigate these sometimes treacherous waters…