With night comes darkness,

But also stars.

Stars burn brighter and bring us hope.

With change comes uncertainty,

But also growth.

Growth defines us and makes us who we are.

With adversity comes struggle,

But also perseverance.

Perseverance builds fortitude and strengthens us.

With obstacles comes frustration,

But also perspective.

Perspective brings realization and understanding.

With failure comes insecurity,

But also improvement.

Improvement allows for fulfillment and validation.

With mistakes comes doubt,

But also knowledge.

Knowledge helps us adapt and overcome.

With defeat comes setbacks,

But also opportunity.

Opportunity gives us movement and flexibility.

With bad comes the unpleasant,

But also possibility.

Possibility allows us to dream and go beyond our self imposed limitations.