My strength

By watedroplet

I still remember this task from last time also, when we had to remember three people who supported us. When I read this chapter, it carried me to a course that I did, "Resilience." In this course, the trainer taught us to chart all people whom we can seek for support. We have to join them to us with a continuous line. Then he asked us to remember those people whom we just can't rely on. They were connected to us with dotted lines showing a broken connection. When I did this drill, I came to know I still have more social support than enemies. This workout changed my perspective towards life. 

CHAPTER 4: Supporting cast appreciation post—Shoutout 3 people who supported your year as a creator.

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Life is a journey, and walking alone is no choice. My passing-out year too has gems that made me go all the way. 

The first one is my special friend who had been a constant support. When I felt like falling down, my friend was right there to push me another mile. When I was not confident about the move, my friend came as a light and made me walk amidst uncertainty.

My second support system is my colleagues, who have supported me at every step. When my visibility is getting hazy, they just come to remind me about my abilities and qualities, which qualify me to create new things. 

My third support system is, of course, my God, who just opened ways when I needed them the most. Though things seem to be late, when they really happen, I feel it was the right time for them to happen; neither before this time would have been good nor after this time would have given me that much satisfaction as it gave me just right now. I know it would appear weird for some of you, but I think he should get this shout-out loud.

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Some of the images are from my special friend

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