Adversity and Change

“It is not always sunshine that splits the seed, cleaving the armor, releasing the shoot. Darkness makes the heart’s case fragile. Pain breaks it open. Courage teases out the leaves and life unfurls and expands, thrusting upwards into light.” -CTM


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Adversity and change strengthen you, even when you feel defeated or hopeless! Struggles make you appreciate the days that seem easy. Loss makes you appreciate those who are still here. Failure makes you appreciate second chances. Stress makes you appreciate the value of hard work. And life…well life makes you realize the importance of perspective! And perspective changes everything

June 17, 2021




Location: Louisiana, USA

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