When the word strong appears in my mind, I often think of physical strength. Which, is a real thing, yes! However, sometimes I forget about the other ways that we can develop our strength, mentally or physically.

Evolution of any circumstance requires strength because we have to decide whether or not we can pull through and make it to the other side.

Especially during this time, I have been reminded that strength shows up in many different forms and here are a few of them that are worth embracing:

1. Listening- we all want to be heard but very few take the time to listen.

2. Kindness- genuinely. Not for a prize or for others but so that we can feel good about who we are as contributors in This World.

3. Commitment- we can all give up. But, what do we have to show for ourselves if we do?

4. Self-awareness- looking at ourselves and what we can do to be better is empowering because the we can do something about it.

5. Accountability- that way once we have started something, we finish it.

6. Morality- defining what we stand for, clearly, so that we have purpose.

7. Devotion- Committing to the betterment of a situation or person so that we know that we gave it our all.

8. Differentiating when to fight for something or to let it go- it’s a balance that when mastered, you will become unstoppable.

9. Giving peace it’s value- only through stillness can we absorb all of the other forms of strength within ourselves.