I've often said that the most important thing you can give your children is wings. Because, you're not gonna always be able to bring food to the nest. You're... sometimes... they're gonna have to be able to fly by themselves.
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Resilience is accepting your new reality, even if it's less good than the one you had before.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Resilience involves embracing a new reality despite its challenges and accepting the changes it brings.
The quote by Elizabeth Edwards emphasizes the importance of resilience in facing unexpected changes in life. It suggests that when we encounter difficulties or losses, true strength lies in our ability to accept and adapt to a new reality, even if it is less favorable than what we previously experienced. This acceptance allows us to move forward and find new paths to happiness and fulfillment.
Themes
ResilienceAcceptanceChangeAdaptationStrength
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about overcoming personal challenges, I shared that 'Resilience is accepting your new reality, even if it's less good than the one you had before.'
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