If you’re struggling, these struggle quotes may help you to the lighter side of bright. Struggle is a part of the human experience. We enter this world through struggle. Just the process of birth is a great struggle, and simultaneously, a great joy.
At Ease
When we are truly at ease within ourselves there is nothing that can pull us off center. Until then, we can embrace our struggles as a signal that we have some inner work to do.
It isn’t an issue, it’s a message.
What helps you to move into a space of inner peace and abiding joy?
Whatever that is, remember to do more of that. Daily. Even a glimpse, focused on, will expand that within you. Time well spent.
The more we visit that space the more we can anchor our consciousness in our own quiet “eye of the storm” place of peace, and the more we are at home with ourselves. Such that no matter the turmoil and dramas, tragedies and pain, we remain anchored in an eternal self that understands, forgives and heals.
The day is the way to create the life you want to live.
~iCreateDaily.com®
Adversity and Struggle Quotes
Adversity introduces a man to himself.
~Albert Einstein, physicist, 1879-1955
The bravest sight in the world is to see a great man struggling against adversity.
~Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, 4 BCE-65 AD
It is in adversity that our character is tested. It is in the struggle that we decide who it is we are to be.
~LeAura Alderson, writer, creator, iCreateDaily.com®
Adversity does not build character, it reveals it.”
~James Lane Allen, novelist, short stories, 1849-1925
EDITOR’S NOTE: Hmmm… is that true? We often tend to repeat quotes and adages of the ages, often without questioning the truth of it. So for this adversity quote by James Lane Allen, we would phrase it differently for we believe that adversity both builds and reveals character. So we’re providing another couple of variations here so you can decide. Feel free to send us your favorite quote on struggle — either your own or someone else’s.
Adversity both builds and reveals character.
~LeAura Alderson, creator iCreateDaily.com®
Adversity doesn’t define us, it reveals us… and our next opportunity for personal growth.
~LeAura Alderson, creator iCreateDaily.com®
How to mitigate adversity and turn it around? Bring on the attitude! Consider how, in any adversity, you can turn pain into power and struggle into strength.
~LeAura Alderson, writer, editor, creator iCreateDaily.com®
“It is your reaction to adversity, not the adversity itself, that determines how your life’s story will develop.”
~Dieter F. Uchtdorf, German aviator, religious leader, author, b.11/6/1940
Sometimes adversity is what you need to face in order to become successful.
~Zig Ziglar, speaker, author, entrepreneur
Adversity is preparation for greatness.
~Andy Andrews, author, b.5/22/1959
Arguments
If your struggle is an argument, give love and understanding instead of battling with bitterness and hurt.
~LeAura Alderson, writer, creator iCreateDaily.com®
If anyone tells you that a certain person speaks ill of you, do not make excuses about what is said of you but answer, ‘He was ignorant of my other faults, else he would not have mentioned these alone.’
~Epictetus, slave-born, Greek Stoic philosopher, 50-135 AD
Attitude and Struggle Quotes
“To make the best of what is in our power, and take the rest as it occurs.”
~Epictetus, slave-born, Greek Stoic philosopher, 50-135 AD
“Every morning we wake up with the same choice: What will my attitude be today? Ask yourself that without fail. Decide that no matter what the day brings, your attitude will include three elements: an awareness of how far you’ve come, gratitude for where you are, and determination to keep moving in the right direction.”
~Toni Sorenson, photographer, author, formerly homeless orphan
Here is a rule to remember in future, when anything tempts you to feel bitter: not ‘This is misfortune‘, but ‘To bear this worthily is good fortune.’
~Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, Roman emperor, Stoic philosopher, 121-180 AD
You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
~Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, Roman emperor, Stoic philosopher, 121-180 AD
Belief Quotes
“Imagine what would happen if you decided to believe that you could.”
~Jamie Kern Lima, founder ‘it cosmetics’, author, b. 7/16/1977
Challenges and Struggle Quotes
Circumstances don’t make the man, they only reveal him to himself.
~Epictetus, slave-born, Greek Stoic philosopher, 50-135 AD
“Sometimes when you’re in a dark place, you think you’ve been buried but actually you’ve been planted.”
~ Christine Caine, activist, author, NGO founder, b.9/23/1966
Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging.
Joseph Campbell, literature professor, author, 1904-1987
Character and Struggle Quotes
Adversity introduces a man to himself.
~Albert Einstein, physicist, 1879-1955
Adversity both builds and reveals character.
~LeAura Alderson, creator iCreateDaily.com®
I lead myself astray every day.
I think I am my own worst enemy.
But that’s okay, lessons learned that way
Mistakes teach me how better to be.~LeAura Alderson, writer, editor, creator iCreateDaily.com®
Choice and Struggle Quotes
Sickness is a hindrance to the body, but not to your ability to choose, unless that is your choice. Lameness is a hindrance to the leg, but not to your ability to choose. Say this to yourself with regard to everything that happens, then you will see such obstacles as hindrances to something else, but not to yourself.
~Epictetus, slave-born, Greek Stoic philosopher, 50-135 AD
Creativity and Struggle Quotes
I can’t say I wish that struggle never happened because it gave me a great gift; prolific creativity.
~Shannon Billings Schofield, author writer, beekeeper
Life’s struggles, dramas and hurts can be powerful catalysts for creativity, turning pain to positive power.
~LeAura Alderson, writer, editor, creator iCreateDaily.com®
Discovery and Struggles
It’s the dips and valleys, struggles and strife in the journey of life that lead to breakthroughs in self discovery.
~LeAura Alderson, writer, editor, creator iCreateDaily.com®
Empathy and Struggle Quotes
The struggle of my life created empathy – I could relate to pain, being abandoned, having people not love me.
Oprah Winfrey, talk show host, author b.1/29/54
“When life is sweet say thank you, and celebrate. When life is bitter, say thank you and grow.”
~author unknown
End of the World Quotes
Whatever you’re going through, you may feel like it’s the end of the world, and like there’s no way out, but if you look back 2-5 years, maybe that is the pivotal moment for you [to succeed].
SOURCE: DanLok Podcast interview with Cindy Eckert
~Dan Lok, billionaire entrepreneur, author, coach, b.1981
Fitness and Struggle Quotes
The struggles that challenge you are the dumbbells that strengthen you.
~LeAura Alderson, writer, editor, creator iCreateDaily.com®
Fortitude and Quotes About Struggle
Nothing lasts forever. Same for any struggle. Some are longer than others, but ever shall we get to the the other side. For now, focus on the next most important thing you can do and purposefully proceed. Fortitude through the interlude.
~LeAura Alderson,