03/30/2024
I heard a song the other day by Whitney Houston : I didn't know my own strength and it brought tears to my eyes. Some of the lyrics are below:
I thought I'd never make it through
I had no hope to hold on to, I
I thought I would break
I didn't know my own strength
And I crashed down, and I tumbled
But I did not crumble
I got through all the pain
I didn't know my own strength
Survived my darkest hour
My faith kept me alive
I picked myself back up
Hold my head up high
I was not built to break
My strength did not come from lifting weights at least not the physical weights .
My strength came from lifting myself up when I was knocked down and getting back up even when I don’t think I could
Strength does not come from winning, your struggles and failures develop your strength from within, or at least mine did.
When we go through hardships and decide not to give up, that is true strength.
Obstacles can't stop us, problems can't stop us, and most of all people can't stop us.... The only thing that stops us is OURSELVES.
We all have it in us... We were all born with it.
Somewhere along the way we stopped believing how capable we are to overcome those challenges. Dig deep, find it, and believe in yourself!
Many never knew I was challenged with self-worth; I hid from myself and others.
Sometimes we get to BORROW others belief in us until it becomes our own… I did..
I believe you are deserving, worthy, and capable of EVERYTHING you dream of!
You are amazing and extraordinary my friend.
I am here if you need a friend