The Strong

"Strong people" - are NEVER faced with obstacles or challenges. In fact, they are so strong that the same challenges that face "ordinary people" actually burn into a ball of fire and float softly in the air until the challenges begin to fall one-by-one ...ever so slowly... to the ground in a pathetic pile of ashes, whimpers, and defeat.

...Of course none of that is true - but many people behave as if it is ...

People become strong because they've faced challenges that required every ounce of strength he or she had to survive. When you meet a person of great emotional strength - you have to understand that their journey hasn't been all rainbows and unicorns. A charmed existence of rainbows and unicorns could never produce a strong person (...an adorable puppy perhaps - but person? Not so much).

There are several people that I know who have the strength to carry many people ...and do. Please remember to offer assistance to those brave souls whenever you can. 

Your "hero" may not be very vocal about the personal struggles and battles he or she faces daily - but that is because in the same way responsible parents don't want to fight in front of their children and make their kids worry ... strong people don't want those who are on the mend and need a shoulder to lean on - to feel any less supported... but under no circumstances does that mean that this warrior/hero/rockstar isn't battling something - just like you are - in this very moment. It just means that you'll probably never know the full extent of it.

So reach out to those who consistently have your back and offer their shoulder for you to lean on... or who have a Kleenex ready to catch your tears or shares encouraging words that often sink in deep ...like a healing salve for your soul.

We all have inner strength - but it's easy at times to forget that. Our strength can become buried under the painfully tedious tasks of behaving like an adult. It's good to be reminded of our strength. ...And who reminds us how strong we are? The same influencers who are rallying the teams - with teammates who aren't yet ready to stand tall. It's a busy gig being so strong all of the time!

Heroes need a little slack cut for them now and then too. So please - help the strong among us as well. Stand beside your person shaped rock .. and then continue to stand.... because while a warrior will stand up again and again no matter how many times he or she gets knocked down ...it's always easier to stand tall - from a standing position (albeit slightly slouching..) than from the the ground. 

Everyone is a student and everyone is a teacher at different points on this grand journey called life. Both positions allow us to be of service to each other. Let's not waste that valuable experience. 

Only the best to each of you,

Jenna

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