publisher’s note
respect
Written by Amanda Carmichael
finding
in the chaos
Adversity is inevitable, but how we respond to it shapes our life. Whether we like it or not, adversity is part of life. We can overcome our difficulties, but the most significant factor which will determine our recovery process is the demonstration of resilience. We each possess an innate drive to overcome and get through challenging times and experiences. This enables us to bounce back and recover from the worst of situations. Anyone who has ever achieved something worthwhile has had challenges and setbacks – because anything that is worth doing is going to be difficult. Overcoming adversity is a necessary step on the road to greatness.
There are so many inspiring stories in our publications of people who overcame seemingly insurmountable odds. They triumphed over their adversities to live successful, productive lives instead of surrendering to pain or disappointment. There’s a powerful expression, “Hurt people hurt people.” Truer words have never been spoken. When we’re hurt, wounded, distraught, overly-reactive, or emotionally dysfunctional in any way, we’re not in a position to make the positive impact we long to, or to inspire people at the highest level. Why? Because our open wounds get in the way. Our wounds change how we see ourselves and others, and how we relate to, experience, and interact with the world. The wounds we experience color everything. Knocking someone else down most certainly does not lift us up either. It instead knocks us down further. People who inspire us to be better are not weak, scared, or stuck. They’re bold and have the fortitude and courage to push through their fears, and take a stand on what they believe. They’ve accomplished what I call “brave up.” These inspirational people
10 • September 2021
@realproducers
