To take the difficulties, setback and sorrows of life as a challenge which to overcome makes us stronger rather than unjust punishment which should not happen to us requires faith and courage.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Viewing life's hardships as challenges rather than punishments builds strength. This mindset requires faith and courage.
- In plain terms
- See hardships as challenges to become stronger.
- What can you take from it?
- Reframing hardship requires courage.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you view setbacks?
- What gives you courage?
Another view
It assumes hardship can always be overcome.
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