I came across a compelling photo of my granddaughter the other day sitting on the floor of her gym and the first word that came to mind was resilience. This is not such an odd thought to have, this child was made from material that when stretched will bounce back to its original shape. That is ingrained in her persona. She is one to carry on in the face of challenge or difficulty. She is remarkable; no wonder she is one of my heroes.
Resilience is something we ‘need more of’ in all arenas of our lives. To be able to adapt and recover quickly is an attribute that is sorely needed. For an individual to become resilient, there are key components to implement. First, one must embrace a sense of purpose. Having confidence in your own abilities will lead you to that of what you were meant to be, to do. Dispel any negative notions and replace them with positive affirmations, this is a key attribute to instill in your daily routine. Next, surround yourself with a strong social team. Build your team from those souls who show their support of you, dismiss the ones who backtalk. Do not fear change, taking a new direction is a stimulant most resilient individuals rely on. All in all, you can build a beautiful cycle born out of grace which will result in your having a new elastic persona.
Our world is now filled with challenges to the likes we have never seen. The perplexities of our political climate, social unrest, failing economy – just to name a few, have placed on us the burden to have to dig deeper and respond with a flexible and malleable gesture just to stay grounded. It is all mind-boggling. I have allowed my thoughts to wander in an effort to make sense out of it all, but as my grandmother used to say, “you can’t make sense out of crazy, Donna Jean”. So, I am letting it all just BE.
Even with all that is going on in our country today; the shouts and complaints and worries being played out in the media; I still am glad to live in a world where grace exists. So go on out there are show your strong face to the world, and keep it 100% people, keep yourselves grounded!