Dark times teach you a lot of things, show you the reality that pursuing your life's purpose is not easy. It has many ups and downs and sometimes the downs may seem like they would last forever, but they shape you to be stronger than ever and then reward you with the brightest times of your life. 

“Dark times are what you compare to your good times. The good times will mean so much more when they arrive, hold on and don’t fade away.”

“Life is at its best when everything has fallen out of place, and you decide that you’re going to fight to get them right, not when everything is going your way and everyone is praising you.”