Strength is...

Strength is taking responsibility.

Being accountable.

And having consideration of others.

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Strength is not being greedy.

Thinking of other people’s needs.

And understanding the bigger picture.

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Strength is showing up.

Doing the work.

And knowing it takes more than just you.

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Strength is to keep going.

When your world is falling apart.

And it feels like it’s not possible.

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Strength is making hard decisions.

In the hope you get it right.

And learning to live with the consequences.

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Strength is having hope.

Believing is a strategy.

And finding the energy to go forth.

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Strength is knowing you don’t have the answer.

Yet having the willingness to search.

And digging deep to find one.

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Strength is playing the long game.

Knowing you have to find the answers.

And that all the hacks are a distraction.

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Strength is returning after you are knocked down.

Taking the time to sleep on your challenges.

And showing up with renewed energy and ideas.

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Strength is going against the grain.

When others laugh or don’t understand.

And beating the odds.

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Strength is finding what works.

When no one else could.

And ignoring the naysayers.

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I wrote this to try to convince myself I have strength. ❤️