Adversity
All of us deal with some form of adversity. Adversity is defined in it’s simplicity as difficulties and misfortune. I don’t know anyone who wakes up on a daily basis and says to the themselves, “I look forward to a day full of adversity!” We all face difficulties each and every day. Some difficulties are more aggravating than others, that goes without saying. Whenever a difficulty starts, we need to first check our attitude. If we react in a positive way when the difficulty begins, we have a better chance of coming out of it much faster. If we react negatively, it could go on much longer than we wish for it to continue. It is how we respond to adversity that determines how long we stay in it and how it will affect us in the long term. Keep in mind this quote by Barbara De Angelis, “We don’t develop courage by being happy everyday. We develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity.” When adversity comes into your life, do something positive. Lee Iaco...