What if the moment you feel most defeated is actually the moment that proves how strong you are?
“When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” ― Abraham Lincoln
Reflection
Abraham Lincoln’s words remind us that endurance is not about denying struggle—it’s about refusing to surrender to it. Reaching the end of your rope doesn’t mean you’ve failed; it means you’ve gone as far as you can on strength alone. Tying a knot is that quiet, courageous act of resolve—the decision to pause, breathe, and hold on when letting go feels easier. History shows that breakthroughs often arrive moments after despair peaks. Hope is not loud or dramatic; it is stubborn. It stays. And sometimes, simply hanging on is the bravest act you’ll ever perform.
Something to Think About:
When have you been closer to a breakthrough than you realized, and what “knot” could help you hold steady right now?
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