Resilience.

Grit, pliability, strength, et al. — A rumination in 100 words.

Grit, pliability, strength, et al. — A rumination in 100 words.

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FACT: If you live long enough, you’ll be living proof of resilience.

Life can be messy.
It can hurt.
It can make you angry.
What you learn from that mess is what matters.

Don’t embrace toxic negativity.
Everything isn’t always shitty.

Don’t embrace toxic positivity. 
Everything doesn’t happen for a reason.

Sometimes, things suck.
Remember that.

If there is anger, temper it.
If there is a conflict, solve it.
If there is pain, try to cure it.

You will stumble.
You will fail.
Suck it up.
Pause, reflect, and then move on.

Learn to be resilient.
You’re gonna need it.