The human experience is a beautiful struggle. There is both beauty and wretchedness in this world. They often come with ebbs and flows or maybe even a mixture of both as we find light during dark times. There are those things that are taken for granted and then there are those things that are unpredictable. Amidst it all, I believe we must avoid stagnation. We must continue to move forward.
Maybe the individual cannot change the world, but through action and personal accountability, the individual can change himself and the world around him. But personal growth does not come without a cost. Growth is never achieved in comfort zones and comfort zones never promote progress. It is especially in those times of comfort where we must train our mind, body, and spirit. In times of comfort and calm, we must continuously improve ourselves in all aspects and build physical and mental fortitude. The result of not doing so is weakness and sickness.
We must care for the body that our mind and spirit inhabit for it is truly a blessing. It is also crucial that we build mental toughness, so we can still manage life when adversity comes.
You are stronger than you know, and I commend you for making it as far as you have. Continue your journey, continue to improve. A better you, a better me, means a better us.
Ronaldo Gilley 