*As seen on author and national lifestyle influencer, Audrey McClelland
Life's like a bouncing ball, you know, the marble-colored ones from corner store machines– fresh rubber promising an exhilarating journey with each bounce. Released into the open air, there’s a split-second suspension before it hits the ground. The anticipation builds, and then, with a soft thud, it bounces back, defying gravity in a display of resilience. It's a simple yet profound act—a miniature representation of life's ups and downs. Each bounce, absorbing the hits and shocks, propels the ball in unpredictable directions. At times, it might even momentarily get lost. But no matter how hard it hits the ground, it always finds its way back, resilient and ready for another bounce. Just like that resilient little ball, when life tosses a challenge our way, resilience keeps us in the game, ever ready for whatever comes next. It proves that we are the masters of our own rebounds, weaving a sense of hope, progress, and the ability to embrace life's ongoing journey. That’s the beauty of resilience, we always bounce back.