What does it take?

What does it take to break you?
What I’ve learned about palm trees.
During Hurricane season you’ll see weather reporters stand outside with 30–60 MPH violent winds and behind them you will see palm trees standing the test of time. The reason for this is because the anatomy of palm trees are built for it to be adaptable.
Starting with the roots, palm tree have large and spread out roots that run down and small roots allow them to stay grounded. Their trunk is flexible and returns to its position after winds. Their branches act as a sail allowing for the wind to pass through while minimizing friction. It’s a perfect fit for the chaos and relaxing seasons of aerodynamics.
After the storm palm trees stand tall when it’s all said and done.
Think about that
Being tough does not mean resistance.
The measurement for a days worth starts yesterday the moment you closed your eyes. What were you intentions through out the day? Did you mentally prepare for the reality that anything can happen today? What gives you the confidence to say, I’m deserving of another day?
You’re not entitled to another day but yet some of us live longer without ever having the opportunity to become stronger.
The true test for strength is time.
The longevity of your life is determined by your integrity. Meaning how honest is every word you say. All we have in this life time is our word and our name. You’re your own brand. Regardless of what you think, you have sold yourself to someone before. Through a job interview process they ask questions like “what’s your best quality?”.
You respond a practiced thought process that gathers information about yourself but if you were being honest with yourself this would come out effortlessly. No shame in your game. It’s simply you and people will accept the fact that you take pride in that.
Does quitting mean losing?
In my opinion losing is a lesson learned. I believe that we lose many times through out our life but we can always learn how to improve from there.

For example, in 2001 the Philadelphia 76ers faced the powerful duo LA lakers with Shaq and Kobe.
Allen Iverson had came of arguably his best season and went into the finals to face this laker team. AI averaged 35.6 points , 3.8 assist , 1.8 steals , 0.2 blocks. Per game that series against the dominant dynasty of the lakers but it was not enough to beat them. Everyone knew that AI had gave such impressive performance and no one will ever dare to call him a quitter.

When you give your 100% percent to something, you can walk away without guilt, second thoughts, and doubt. You left everything you had on the table and you move on. There’s no need to continue to go get more out of that situation because you truly recognize that you gave your best.
Sometimes we wear external scars such as body scratches, marks, incisions or tattoos that reflect inner wounds. Things that resonate so much with us and have such a deeper meaning. When we get to tell the stories behind these wounds you realize how many times you’ve bended in your life but never did you break. Similar to palm trees standing tall against hurricanes.
We are just one decision away from living a completely different life. If you lose you can CHOOSE to learn. Or you can continue to lose and CHOOSE to become the victim to what happen. If you understand that nothing happens to you but happens for you, then you’ll realize the blessings. Reap what you sow, the fabric you wear is part of who you’re.
Take a look in the mirror , what ever emotions and feelings you feel about yourself is what you’re projecting to the world about yourself.
There’s a song that I love from The Great Lil Wayne (Shoot Me Down) where he states in his lyrics.
My picture should be in the dictionary
Next to the definition of definition
Because repetition is the father of learnin’
And son I know your barrel burnin’ but
Please don’t shoot me down cause I’m flyin’ I’m flyin’
You owe it to yourself to love yourself. To be tropical against hurricanes and enjoy the sun and the breeze when it comes your way. You have to earn the right to live another day.
So ask yourself what does it take for you to break? Is it some winds, a hurricane that happen in your life going to determine how you stand?
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