Our innate ability to bounce back from tragedy amazes me. It is part of our DNA if we dare tap into it. We’re not taught how to bounce back in school, or become emotionally prepared for great challenges. When we’re knocked down, we can’t stay down. We MUST get up off the floor and continue. Time and again, life asks us to rise and press forward. This four-minute Vimeo video shows the resilience of Filipino young people after a typhoon. Their courage and resilienceĀ are my teachers. I hope they are yours as well.
I am an optimistic, can do, and never quit guy. The spirit of hope indelibly marks my DNA. My research at The Ohio State University helped people discover the best in themselves and change their personal lives, public organizations, and whole communities. I bring the same spirit and enthusiasm to my blog to help those who grieve who find themselves suddenly alone, navigate their grieving. Join my more than 24,300Twitter (@alwaysgoodstuff). I promise my tweets are always good stuff. Please feel free to email me at ray.brese@gmail.com.
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It’s amazing to see how people who have suffered so much can be resilient and see the positives in their situation. It just reminds me that failure and hardship should be fuel for success. Great share Ray š
We’re all walking the journey together – at some point we each experience the struggle- when we respond with courage, strength and faith we become an example for others. Thanks for the insightful comment. Ray
It’s amazing to see how people who have suffered so much can be resilient and see the positives in their situation. It just reminds me that failure and hardship should be fuel for success. Great share Ray š
We’re all walking the journey together – at some point we each experience the struggle- when we respond with courage, strength and faith we become an example for others. Thanks for the insightful comment. Ray
So true!