What is resilire?

Did I make up that word? No. It is latin and the root of the word “resilient”.  It means:

• leap or spring back
• rebound
• recoil

The concept of resiliency was something I realized as I experienced my true satori moments back in 2010. I first realized it in nature as the seasons changed from the dead of winter to the rebirth and rejuvenation in the spring. I saw bare trees look alive with green and I saw flowers bloom out loud with color from among the graying foliage.

I remembered the winter, it was cold, dark and depressing. It confined me to the demons in my mind. To the loneliness that drowned me deeper and deeper into sorrow. Then just like magic it seemed, my mind decided to reject all those feelings and wanted something more peaceful.

I ventured out on the trail behind my house, even in the crisp early spring mornings. As the landscape around me transformed into lush greens and hues of vibrancy so did my soul. Just a few months ago, I had convinced myself of a doomful life but here I was, thriving.

This was the moment I realized the innate incredible ability of the human soul to spring back, to self-soothe, and therein, the powerful resiliency to recover.  This is why, I will never forget my greatest blessing: a resilient spirit.

And, I thank God for that. Alhumduillah!

Stay blessed xoxo