
How Do We Create Courage in the Face of Distressing Circumstances?
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” How can you cultivate and maintain courage in the face of overwhelming circumstances? This is not just a theoretical question for me; it’s something I’ve experienced firsthand. — Viktor Frankl In January 2013, after completing graduate school, I found myself without stable housing. I had exhausted my savings, sold my car, and relied on my bike as my primary mode of transportation, uncertain about where I would live next. Over a four-month period, I lived in five different places. After just finishing graduate school, I expected to enter agency work, but opportunities weren’t materializing. My expectations for my life collided with a reality I hadn’t anticipated. In those moments,