“And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about.” Haruki Marukami

Not matter who you are or what you attempt to do in life we will all face challenges along the way. It is within the challenges that our greatest growth is achieved. When you are fronted with challenge persist and persevere. There is a way forward, there is a solution and when you discover that beliefs grow, lessons are learnt and transformation occurs.

Ryan Holliday has a great book called The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph which talks in detail on this thought. You can read my review here.

If its not truly something you desire in life, if persisting isn't absolutely important to you then perhaps in energy in facing the challenge is not necessary. Only you can decide on this at that point.

I also believe that those who pursue their dreams have more desirable challenges that those that don't. If you are pursuing success or just trying to live a peaceful existence challenge is inevitable. If you challenge life, life will be less inclined to challenge you - on that note choose your challenges, don't be challenged.

Enjoy my thought. Peace, passion and purpose.