It does seem a strange thing to count suffering as joy, yet there's a truth here in that suffering helps to build one's character. Some of the most beautiful people I know are those who have passed through the flames and come out strengthened. If it happens to clay, why shouldn't it happen to us.
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The rock strengthens me. The river rushing through me Cleanses Insists That I keep moving toward A distant light A quiet place Where I can be Continuous And in rhythm with The song of summer That you have given me.
~ from MANY WINTERS by Nancy Wood and Frank Howell with thanks to Paula Davis