How to keep forging ahead

Ivan Nyagatare
2 min readApr 2, 2023

It’s easy to give in to despair when suffering seems so close. Still, no matter how difficult things get, you must forge ahead.

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The ups and downs of life are not always predictable, and we may have to deal with trying circumstances. It’s easy to give in to despair when suffering seems so close. Still, no matter how difficult things get, you must forge ahead.

“It always seems impossible until it is done.”
– Nelson Mandela

One of the most important things to remember when dealing with adversity is that pain and suffering are inevitable. It’s unrealistic to expect a life free of distress or difficulty. How we deal with adversity is a critical factor in how much we mature and improve as people. Consequently, it is crucial to keep going even when things get tough, as it is precisely through adversity that we can develop character traits like grit and perseverance.

The importance of reaching out for assistance and encouragement cannot be overstated. The emotional support and counsel of friends, family, or a professional can be invaluable during tough times. Joining a support group or going to therapy can also help you get through hard times and learn how to deal with them.

Healing is a process that can’t be rushed. It’s easy to lose heart if our efforts don’t bear fruit right away, but we must persevere since even incremental gains are valuable. It’s essential to keep at it and not give up until the healing process is complete, even if progress seems slow at first.

Life’s trials and tribulations, including pain and suffering, are necessary for maturation and improvement. However, keeping at it with resolve and fortitude will bring healing and growth.

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Ivan Nyagatare
Ivan Nyagatare

Written by Ivan Nyagatare

I am a writer, educator, creator and entrepreneur. Focused on creating tech tools, content, books and courses to help you develop better perspectives.

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