Mr. Dietrich
Eng 101
Aug 30, 2013
Strength Within
Strength is more than just a word. It is a word of high stature. Strength is the state of being strong. Strength is the power to resist force and attack. Strength is overall toughness. Strength is, in fact, a basic condition of life. We have to be strong in order to exist. Strength is definitely a very helpful thing to have because one uses strength in everyday life. A person must have strength to do certain things, whether physical or mental. We also need strength to enjoy life in all its glory and to enrich life with achievement. Strength can be used in three different ways: physical, mental, and spiritual.
Physical strength is easily seen every day. There are so many gyms because people strive to become stronger and get in better shape. Physical strength is definitely a good quality to have for personal benefit. Lifting weights, working out, and exercising can cause a person to be physically stronger. To be physically fit is good for health and for the protection from others, but people do not need to abuse their power. Some things that happen in life, for instance like a death in the family, requires a different kind of strength. That is where mental strength comes into play.
Mental strength can easily be one of the best things to draw upon. To maintain control in any situation is a great thing. We gain more mental strength as our minds gain knowledge. Being strong mentally can help in the struggles of everyday life. If one is smarter and mentally stronger than their opponent, then chances are a victory will occur. That goes for the different avenues of life such as in sports, job, school, etc. Being mentally strong has a lot to do with confidence and self revelations. Everyday events happen to us that seem like the worst outcome in the world but people who are mentally strong see beyond it. Knowing what you want in life and going after it is another form of