Adversity can bring out the positive and negative sides in a person. In “The Proof of Worth,” Edgar Albert Guest demonstrates how challenges in life can help someone understand what he or she is capable of during a hardship. Similarly, “The Importance of Adversity in Growth and Development” written by Patrick Kohan exemplifies how children will never learn how to conquer an obstacle if they are always given assistance. Furthermore, Laura Hillenbrand’s novel, Unbroken, indicates that experiencing problems can affect the way a person’s body reacts and thinks about a difficult moment. Ultimately, the authors highlight that obstacles can be a complex or helpful task, as well as benefit people in the future when they need to know their true talents.…
Therefore, human must focus on rising beyond limitations, so that the learning experiences can expand within a thought process. Everyday a human must condition their thinking process in adaptable ways of the environment in which they live, whether the situation is a positive or negative experience. For example, at the beginning of the year, while attending Liberty University I was fortunate enough to become acquainted with another student on a personal level. However, as the two of us were in conversation, I happen to mention a phrase about the Bible. I was surprised to learn that the student does not believe in God, without any known reason. I soon began to wonder how I can help with this understanding, while by the same token I fully respect…
Challenges can influence the way a person thinks and understands a complicated situation. For example, Kohan’s article states, when going through a hard time, “embracing adversity is almost always discovered in the aftermath” of a tough challenge that may expose hidden talents. Obstacles can show a person their achievement in…
“Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant.” What the Roman poet Horace was saying was that when there is an obstacle in our way, our true colors will radiate. I could not agree more. When we as human beings feel passionate about achieving a goal, we may learn something new of ourselves, maybe a new trait that we did not know we possessed, when we reach new heights we did not know we could push ourselves towards. Challenges are similar to tests. Challenges are faced every day, but how we respond to them determines how strong we really are. Prime examples are superheroes and students that move dramatically.…
Oftentimes, there are many trials and tribulations on a journey home. The Odyssey by Homer is a great example of this. An epic poem that describes Odysseus’ journey home, it describes all of the trouble and misfortune that he runs into. In Book 19, Penelope questions Odysseus about his journey. Then, when a maid is washing Odysseus’ feet, she discovers him for who he actually is. Later, Penelope explains a dream to Odysseus and he interprets it for her. Book 19 emphasizes sons taking on responsibility, the importance of home, and the use of disguises.…
Throughout life, one is presented with numerous obstacles, all of which much be faced, and, ultimately, overcome. It is in the overcoming of such challenges that one will engage in a journey of the mind and body, a journey which acts as a catalyst for self growth. As one engages on an inner journey, it becomes apparent that there is always opportunity for something better, yet this cannot be achieved without sacrifice.…
To conclude, we all want to reach our goals of being a doctor, teacher, entrepreneur, or even being a good parent. Getting to a certain potential of doing a specific action, or getting a certain position can be challenging for most. However, this pain are hardships that you experience that are part of the process to becoming better and leveling up. With the “Allegory of the Cave” by Plato and “Learning to Read” by Frederick…
Adversity is either chosen or brought upon someone; either way, the obstacle is either overcome or not. No matter wealth, age, or location, all people face adversity for it is synonymous with life. Life is the struggle for survival and success and order, while adversity is the representation of disorder and failure. Without either, it would be impossible to differentiate one’s achievements from one’s failures. Overcoming adversity is the basis of all great, successful people similarly to how concrete and steel is the foundation of all astonishing architectural structures.…
Obstacles and barriers are tools that mold and shape people in their everyday life. Some might cause someone to break out into a pandemonium, while others might be small causing short disarray. Like many other people, I have had my share of dilemmas. These dilemmas range between too big for me to handle to being small enough for me to forget about…
Throughout an individual’s life there will be some obstacles in their path. Some obstacles may take years to get over, but some may only take days to months to get over. Some people experience themselves worrying about making everyone in this world like them, or always wanting to keep the peace between everyone. Stress is one of the biggest obstacles individual’s faces in their everyday lives. A relaxing way to deal with stress is to imagine a soothing environment. Also, people use defense mechanisms to push themselves away from disagreeable behaviors and emotions.…
During World War II, one of the greatest thefts in history was occurring. Adolf Hitler was adamant about expanding his private art collection and filling it with the finest art of Europe. A group known as the Monuments Men worked to stop this by recovering and protecting these priceless artworks. Along their way, they came across numerous challenges they had to face and overcome. These encounters did not stop them from getting what they wanted, just like my challenges trying out for the volleyball team did not stop me.…
The story "Why we Tell Stories About Spider" refers to the overall theme "overcoming adversity" due to the spider overcoming all the animals using trickery and deceit. The first example of this is the bees. The bees symbolize the adversity that Anaanu was able to overcome by trapping the bees in a calabash. The second example of this theme is the snake, which again is the adversity. Anaanu overcomes the snake by tricking it to wrap around a pole and tying it to the pole. The final example is that of the leopard. The leopard does symbolize adversity and he overcame it by tricking it to jump into a hole. A quote that justifies these things is "If you want it, I will let you have it, but first you must prove to me you are fit to have it. This…
Overcoming obstacles is hard, and that causes us to give up easily. However, we might defeat obstacles if we keep persisting. Mark Salzman thought he would never teach well before he came to Juvenile Hall. He thought that was very difficult for those boys writing good writings due to their backgrounds. Also, he…
Living life to the fullest has always been the foundation of our family’s life. Our family immigrated to United States seventeen years ago, full of hope and ambitions.…
My life has had ups and downs up to this point. It has not been the smoothest road anyone could have in there life. There has been distractions and let downs on my way here, but i have been capable of overcoming those obstacles and keep my life on the correct path to success.…
