Finding the Strength

Finding the strength

I think of the women in Gaza who have been under siege for two years (and all the years before), almost certainly homeless, almost certainly moving from place to place seeking sanctuary for themselves and their children.

I think of the men and women on the front lines of Ukraine, 4 years into a war they didn’t ask for.

I think of the children around the world facing violence at home every day.

I think of those people carrying the burden of caring for others who cannot care for themselves.

I think of these people in awe. For the endurance of carrying. Holding. Persisting. Oftentimes, with little choice.

My exhaustion pales against theirs.

This is not about point-scoring comparisons. It helps me remember that my burden is light even though it feels heavy.

Humans can carry far more than we know. It is in the reflection of a greater burden held by others that I find the strength to keep going forward.

Photo Taken January 22nd, 2026, Article published January 23rd 2026

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