Many of these posts are inspiring, evidence that most of us have been through difficult times yet were able to rise above our trials and tribulations. This is an ode to the human spirit.

I have personally noticed that right after my most difficult periods - some of which seemed impossible to overcome when I was smack dab in the middle of them - I always enter into a life that is even better than before.

Without having to face problems I would have been stuck, comfortably numb, without growing as a human being.

Sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck. I think the Dali Lama said that.