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Discover Your Inner Strength: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Look up once in a while to find the power within.
How come thoughts consume my mind
Seeing reality for what it is, sometimes its unkind,
I come back to my own perspective and technique
Stepping back with perseverance being unique.
All of thing in life are hard to reset anew
Personally trusting myself to be productive and renew,
Don’t tell yourself anything negative be positive inside
Use the powerful light from the sun and unhide.
You don’t have to fit in or brush your feelings aside
Take the strength you have, move forward and enjoy the ride,
What you do today will change your life and your future
Move with integrity, happiness, and your energy becomes a booster.
Don’t disrupt your thoughts solely by others beliefs
Don’t question your abilities, or your worth by others deceits,
Fully understand who you are and who it is that supports you
Choose yourself and your strengths, as these will pull you through.
Life isn't about entitlement, face inward and support your own needs
You never are a mistake in this world, your efforts help you succeed,
You never know what you're capable of until you give yourself a sense of identity
When you look up and take your steps, your power will set you free.
Make Yourself Stand Out.
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Dream it.
Choose To Become Enigmatic.
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Move it.
It all begins with an idea to move an idea forward into motion. This is my moment, this is my movement, I am moving forward and getting on with life.
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Grow up and Upward.
Follow the leader many of us learned throughout school, so how many of us are still delving into our adult life acting like the child we used to be? Maybe it's time to grow up, don't you think?
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Photo's taken by Karen K Holsinger
Be a beacon of light in this beautiful world and appreciate the time and space in which you live, to dream it, move it and grow up and upward.
💪 How to Discover Inner Strength and Build Lasting Resilience
Here's a step-by-step guide to help you discover inner strength and build lasting resilience, inspired by personal insights from years of experience and practical strategies from resilience and personal growth.
🧠 1. Understand What Inner Strength Is
Inner strength is your emotional and psychological foundation.
It includes traits like courage, patience, optimism, and emotional intelligence.
Resilience is the ability to bounce back and grow through adversity.
🔍 2. Cultivate Self-Awareness
Reflect on your thoughts, emotions, and reactions.
Use journaling or mindfulness to identify triggers and patterns.
Self-awareness helps you respond intentionally, not impulsively.
🧘 3. Practice Emotional Regulation
Use deep breathing, meditation, or grounding techniques to stay calm under stress.
Reframe negative thoughts into constructive ones.
Emotional control strengthens your ability to navigate challenges.
🌱 4. Build a Growth Mindset
View setbacks as opportunities to learn and evolve.
Replace “I failed” with “I learned.”
Celebrate effort and progress, not just outcomes.
🫂 5. Strengthen Support Systems
Surround yourself with uplifting, empathetic people.
Share your journey and ask for help when needed.
Connection fosters resilience and emotional safety.
🎯 6. Set Realistic Goals and Celebrate Small Wins
Break big goals into manageable steps.
Track progress and reward yourself for milestones.
Small wins build confidence and momentum.
🙏 7. Practice Gratitude and Joy for Others
Keep a gratitude journal or reflect on daily blessings.
Celebrate others’ successes to cultivate abundance and reduce envy.
Gratitude rewires your brain for positivity.
🧘♀️ 8. Tune into Somatic Awareness
Notice how emotions show up in your body (tension, warmth, etc.).
Use body scans or movement (yoga, walking) to stay grounded.
Physical awareness enhances emotional resilience.
🔄 9. Reframe Challenges and Tip the Positivity Scale
Acknowledge negative experiences but don’t dwell on them.
For every negative moment, recall three positive ones.
This balances your brain’s natural negativity bias.
🌟 10. Live with Purpose and Meaning
Identify your core values and align your actions with them.
Set goals that reflect your passions and strengths.
Purpose fuels resilience and gives hardship a deeper context.
✨ Final Thought: Strength Is Built, Not Born
Inner strength and resilience are cultivated through intention, reflection, and action. You don’t have to be fearless—you just have to be willing. Every challenge you face is a chance to grow stronger, wiser, and more grounded in your truth.
“You decide how to cultivate your life and how you grow. Not anyone else.”
“To your own self be the truest and divine”
Discover Your Inner Power: A Journey of Self-Discovery.
Embrace Your Thoughts and Reality:
How come thoughts consume my mind?
Seeing reality for what it is, sometimes it's unkind.
I return to my unique perspective and technique,
Stepping back with perseverance, being unique.
Renew and Trust Yourself:
All things in life are hard to reset anew,
Personally trusting myself to be productive and renew.
Don’t tell yourself anything negative; be positive inside,
Use the powerful light from the sun and unhide.
Embrace Your Strengths and Enjoy the Ride:
You don’t have to fit in or brush your feelings aside,
Take the strength you have, move forward, and enjoy the ride.
What you do today will change your life and future,
Move with integrity, happiness, and your energy becomes a booster.
Stay True to Yourself:
Don’t disrupt your thoughts solely by others' beliefs,
Don’t question your abilities or your worth by others' deceits.
Fully understand who you are and who supports you,
Choose yourself and your strengths, as these will pull you through.
Support Your Own Needs:
Life isn't about entitlement; face inward and support your own needs.
You are never a mistake in this world; your efforts help you succeed.
You never know what you're capable of until you give yourself a sense of identity.
When you look up and take your steps, your power will set you free.
Photo taken by Karen K Holsinger
Photography by Karen K Holsinger