growing pains

faced with challenges, owning up to our limitations, accepting undesired outcomes. in the face of adversity, after a moment of self-pity and fleeting thoughts of resignment, recognizing the choices before me, and acting strongly, capably, maturely. of course, acting is as much a mental game as it is one that manifests itself in the physical world. dwelling not on the negative unknown, but cautiously hopeful for the future. the silver lining, if you will. and eternally grateful for friends, who remind me not of my shortcomings but of my wonderful gifts and powerful potential. loved, i carry on, renewed faith in myself, fragile but present. within and without.