challenges?
Who doesn't face challenges? Life is full of challenges. Some people take it in their stride, while others fight against them, while some just about endure them.

I see challenges as part of my growth as a person. I believe challenges bring out the best in us, helps us explore our inner resources and go deeper into ourselves to find the solutions needed in every situation.

Challenges come with opportunities, opportunities we never thought existed. Opportunities that are never visible to those who want to run away from them or just endure them.

Challenge always bring out the fight or flee reactions in us. The truth is challenges are actually special times for us to explore ourselves and discover those qualities in us we never thought existed. Fleeing isn’t even an option for those who desire growth.

I never knew I was a fighter until I faced certain challenges in my life. I had to stand up before the giants I feared and fight my way through to victory. One of the challenges I faced was public speaking, all my life I ran away from it until I had to stand in huge auditorium before hundreds of universities students, freshman to doctorate holders and talk for an hour and a half. My spiritual Guru/ guide who was to address the gathering suddenly fell ill and I had to take over within a matter of minutes. When I walked off that podium taht day, I knew that I had it in me to face anything in life. I discovered a new me that day an I haven't stopped talking since.

Don't run away from challenges, they help you grow, they are your friends. Yes, it is tough, but remember you are tougher.