"Pain is Weakness Leaving the Body"

this has become one of my all time favorite quotes. i am not quite sure where the term originated, but it has helped me understand to a greater extent why we are presented with a great share of troublesome times and tribulations in our lifetime, and why some are presented with more trying times than others.

God will not give one more than she can handle, no truer words have been uttered. the measure of a human is not in the strength one shows in pleasant times, but the strength one cultivates in difficult times. the lesson learned from mistakes and the shift from the beginning to the erradication of the problems defines this measure.

many a person will duck and hide through difficult times, and, who can blame them, but to flee in times of difficulty will not enhance the inner peace and courage of a person, one must step out of their comfort zone every so often to shape their will of spirit, a lesson i am still learning, and want to encourage myself even moreso as each day passes.

sometimes, we want to comform to others will, to bring peace, to gain acceptance and love, but to conform often means to lose a piece of yourself, such a sacrifice is not healthy when unecessary,

sure, we must sacrifice at times, when it is for the good of humankind, but then and only then should we do so,

it takes and encourages a will and drive to remain true to oneself

and this might ultimately be the greatest fight one can undertake,

especially if the stakes are against her...

but to do so could ultimately bring the greatest satisfaction

as long as the person is being true, honest, and serving to better good, and always, serving God.