“Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage.  The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.”

~William Ellery Channing

In your journal, write about a recent difficult that arose.  Did it rouse your spirit or did it discourage you?  Why or why not?

Daily journal writing prompt bonus:  I know with some difficulties, particularly when they are out of your control, are quite discouraging.  I experienced a situation like that recently - it was completely out of my hands…leaving me with a helpless, frustrated, and, yes, discouraged feeling.  However, that same situation did make my spirit stronger, and taught me some life-lessons that will stay with me and help me avoid a similar situation in the future.  Have you faced a situation like that recently?  What was the life lesson you learned?  How do you feel you grew due to that situation?

Happy Journaling!