Resiliance is the ability to cope with the inevitable adversity and challenges that come our way. When we focus only on happiness, we push away pain and it can feel shameful to struggle.
But when we focus on how we manage difficult situations; are we able to be compassionate and firm with ourselves in the midst of struggle, do we show up when we need to (and let ourselves off the hook when we don’t), do we hold ourselves steady inside ourselves, have we good social support…? Then we can develop pride in ourselves even when things are tough.
a space to reflect 