Getting through the current events will either require or create a lot of resilience in each of us.

It seems like there has not been a time in our lives where we have felt so much discord. With Coronavirus, the economy, politics, racism, the media, social media, and more; life just feels hard these days. Despite all of the negativity we experience in this present moment, one good thing will come out of it: we will all become more resilient– no matter what.

We might struggle to see the good that can come out of this, but becoming more resilient will be a sure thing.

As a species we are naturally resilient.

Experiencing discomfort is part of the human experience. The only way to build resilience is through enduring challenges. Coming out on the other sides becomes the proof we need to confirm that we are strong. That experience and awareness help us gain the confidence in knowing we can survive new problems. We learn to believe in ourselves. It reminds us that we are powerful, and it helps us go on to thrive.

That is the beauty of resilience, the beauty of experiencing hardship. At times, it may even be the only good we can find in the bad.

Today’s post is short because my full discussion can be found here. I recently wrote an article in the Metropolitan Denver Dental Society’s quarterly magazine that inspired this blog post. In it, I discuss how we can use hard times to help us get through our work and life struggles. Head over and read “Building Resilience in Hard Times.” When you get there, zoom forward to page 20 and zoom in to make it legible. And if you have any thoughts to share, come back here, and let’s have a discussion.