Anyone can give up...

"Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength".

Anonymous

Feels like I write an awful lot about overcoming challenges. It's something I feel I need to work on, I suppose. I've always been a "go getter" type of girl. I remember when I was a kid, I would tape motivational quotes on my closet door instead of posters of rock bands. A teenage boy once told me I had a big butt, so I started running and lost 20 lbs. I had no problem motivating myself to workout, even though at the time, I didn't have a clue what I was doing. I was extremely competitive, but very hard on myself when I didn't perform the way I wanted to or thought I should.  

I don't tell you these things to brag about strength. I tell you these things because I've learned after all these years that being strong and having strength isn't about "not breaking down". It's about trying your hardest to be better and accepting yourself even if you don't achieve the goal....and not giving up. Sure, it's easier to quit when things get tough. We might even break down and cry...Everyone does sometimes. But sticking it out when things get tough...Not quitting even though you want to...That's strength. 

We all have our own personal kryptonite. Our weaknesses can be made strengths, if we have the will.

Be strong, women of the world! Don't give up! Your strengths can strengthen others and your weaknesses can be strengthened.

Be well! 

BHW