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The Mountains We Climb (And How We Conquer Them With Faith and Resiliency) QUOTES

The Mountains We Climb (And How We Conquer Them With Faith and Resiliency) QUOTES

1 " The only way out of a painful situation is through it.

While cultivating our inner strengths along the way, we have the ability to find meaning on the other side. "

― Ashley Sword-Surma , The Mountains We Climb (And How We Conquer Them With Faith and Resiliency)

2 " Forgiving doesn't mean everything is forgotten; it means we have created some inner space around what has happened to us so it doesn't feel heavy. "

― Ashley Sword-Surma , The Mountains We Climb (And How We Conquer Them With Faith and Resiliency)

3 " Choose a mission with a meaningful enough WHY, and you can successfully persevere through any kind of HOW. "

― Ashley Sword-Surma , The Mountains We Climb (And How We Conquer Them With Faith and Resiliency)

4 " No event or situation comes with mandatory feelings or reactions. "

― Ashley Sword-Surma , The Mountains We Climb (And How We Conquer Them With Faith and Resiliency)

5 " It takes strength and courage to take a step back and remind ourselves that people's reactions are not about us; they are about them. "

― Ashley Sword-Surma , The Mountains We Climb (And How We Conquer Them With Faith and Resiliency)

6 " As we are shifting, we will begin to realize that we are not the same person we used to be.

The things we used to accept,
we now disapprove.

Where we once remained quiet,
we are now speaking our truth.

When we once battled,
we are now choosing to remain silent.

We are beginning to understand the value of our voice, and that there are some situations that no longer deserve our time, energy, and focus. "

― Ashley Sword-Surma , The Mountains We Climb (And How We Conquer Them With Faith and Resiliency)

7 " We are called to shine our light for others in the darkest of places to bring hope and healing into their lives.

Yet we have been taught to resist rather than lean in because sharing our stories with someone can be uncomfortable. "

― Ashley Sword-Surma , The Mountains We Climb (And How We Conquer Them With Faith and Resiliency)

8 " What would happen if we began having real, meaningful conversations with each other where we allow ourselves to be vulnerable?

We have to let go of the thought of having to be perfect for the external world when we are battling with ourselves internally. "

― Ashley Sword-Surma , The Mountains We Climb (And How We Conquer Them With Faith and Resiliency)

9 " We are not defined by our past; we are prepared by our past. "

― Ashley Sword-Surma , The Mountains We Climb (And How We Conquer Them With Faith and Resiliency)