Living things have been doing just that for a long, long time. Through every kind of disaster and setback and catastrophe. We are survivors.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life persists through adversity; humans are simply the latest example of this resilience.
- In plain terms
- Survival is natural and human.
- What can you take from it?
- Remember you are built to endure.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What disasters have you survived?
- How does nature inspire your resilience?
Another view
Survival does not guarantee a good life.
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