Bend, But Not Break

RESILIENCE

“The period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in one’s life. Through a difficult period you can learn; you can develop inner strength, determination, and courage to face the problems.” (Dalai Lama)

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slow down and REFLECT

on the MEANING and the MESSAGE of today’s quotation

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In your own words, what is the main idea or meaning of the above quote by the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, the 14th Dalai Lama?

“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” (Albert Einstein)

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Getting Personal

Looking back on your life, what was a challenging period or experience that you now realize helped you to grow as a person?

What was the experience, and how did getting through it help you to develop as a person?

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Interested in seeing what artificial intelligence (ai) has to say about the meaning of today’s quotation? Compare it to your own interpretation. You may be fascinated, or even possibly humbled.

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INSIGHTS for SUCCESS

“It’s your reaction to adversity, not adversity itself that determines how your life’s story will develop.” Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“The oak fought the wind and was broken, the willow bent when it must and survived.” Robert Jordan 

“The human capacity for burden is like bamboo- far more flexible than you’d ever believe at first glance.” Jodi Picoult

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The Wisdom Quotation Well

Interested in seeing more quotes relating to “resilience?”

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Image of the Day

“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.” (Ashley Smith)

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By Gary and Esther Berkley

Gary and Esther Berkley are the authors of "Whatever You Become, Become Your Best - The College and Graduate Guide to Wisdom for Success in Life." Check it out at www.amazon.com/dp/B09593L5FT

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