All of us go through our own set of challenges. While we cannot prevent problems, we can certainly control our reaction to it. Our
reaction to the challenges we face determines how we get through it. While we are going through the challenges, it may seem like eternity – as if there was no end to it. To top it all off, it usually never rains but pours! Just one thing after another. Does that sound
familiar?

However, when we have come of of those difficult times, it somehow does not feel too bad anymore. What is so important is that there is
so much to be learnt during times of trouble and what we have learnt from our own challenges. For one it makes us stronger, wiser, more resilient and it makes us better people (if you do not let a sense of bitterness rule that is). Call it character building if you wish.

So don't let your challenges overcome you. Take charge of your reaction to the problems and learn from it.

There is no education like adversity.
Benjamin Disraeli