Capable of withstanding shock without permanent deformation or rupture... is how the dictionary defines resilient. Note in the photo below how our palm tree has recovered from a rude and sudden shock two days ago-snow in our climate! It is resilient...
Are you as resilient when life sometimes knocks you down and you don't want to get back up and try again? I've gone through some tough times in my life... having my dreams of family happiness shattered by divorce and becoming a single parent. But as I look back on it now, I realize I grew from those experiences and am a stronger more resilient person today. Those experiences have helped me to be able to comfort and console other friends and family members who have faced the same trials. It seems to me that many of the shocks in life are because of our expectations of others. We can react or we can act...take charge of ourselves and move foward with our life. Life will always return to normal after the storm is over as my palm tree shows, and though it still looks a little battered, it is stronger for the experience.
Today is our shortest day of light, now we begin the journey back to more hours of sunshine. Hurrah!