Inspiration for those who are struggling

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Hello everyone,

Things haven't been going well for me lately and as a result, I've been emotionally eating and really struggling with my diet. I just wanted to share something that really inspires me and helps me through rough times. I hope it helps someone else :-)

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don't give up though the pace seems slow--
You may succeed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer than,
It seems to a faint and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up,
When he might have captured the victor's cup,
And he learned too late when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out--
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far,
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit--
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.

- Author unknown

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  • msyaba
    msyaba Posts: 4 Member
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    I love that thanks for sharing it!:smile:
  • justann
    justann Posts: 276 Member
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    Just what I needed today. Thanks.
  • Sherri0706
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    Love it! Thank you!
  • caitlinclock
    caitlinclock Posts: 528 Member
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    I love this! :flowerforyou:
  • Dafrog
    Dafrog Posts: 353
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    so true
  • herein82
    herein82 Posts: 4
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    Thank you thank you thank you! Made me tear up at lunch today! I needed this. You've helped many people today!:)
  • FaithandFitness
    FaithandFitness Posts: 653 Member
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    I had that poem on a poster in my room growing up, thanks for the reminder!
  • liberty741
    liberty741 Posts: 122 Member
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    Glad it helped some of you! My mom cut it out of the newspaper once and I never forgot it.