Becoming Greater than Our Circumstances
Clouds remind me that life’s beauty comes from the interplay of light and shadow—a reflection of our own journeys Becoming Greater Than Our Circumstances Welcome to Resolve to Rise, a blog dedicated to empowering people to overcome challenges and become greater than their circumstances. Life often brings unexpected hurdles, such as dissatisfaction at work, the diagnosis of a chronic condition, or navigating the effects of chronic stress, PTSD, or Complex PTSD. In those moments, it can feel as though the ground has shifted beneath your feet, leaving you stuck and uncertain. When life changes in significant ways, the tools you once relied on may no longer work. The Reality of Feeling Stuck When you feel stuck, it’s not just a perception—it’s your reality. The saying “Perception is reality” might be overused, but it holds truth. For instance, when facing the effects of chronic stress or trauma, you may find yourself stuck in negative thought patterns or emotional cycles that make it har...