The lesson of the bamboo trees(useful article,excerpt)

  One of my fondest memories as a child is going by the river and sitting idly on the bank.There I would enjoy the peace and quiet,watch the water rush downstream and listen to the chirps of birds and the rustling of leaves in the trees.I would also watch the bamboo trees bend under pressure from the wind and watch them return gracefully to their original position after the wind had died down.

     When I think about the bamboo trees' ability to bounce back or return to its original positon,the word"resilience"comes to my mind.When used in reference to a person this word means the ability to steadly recover from shock,depression,or any other situation that stretches the limits of one's emotions.

      Have you ever felt like you are about to snap?Have you ever felt like you are at your breaking point?Thankfully, you have survived the experience to live to talk about it.

      During the experience you probably felt a mix of emotions that threatend your health.You felt emotionally drained,mentally exhausted and you most likely endured unpleasant physical symptoms.

A measure of hope will take you through the unpleasant ordeal.With hope for a better tomorrow or a better situation, things may not be as bad as they seem to be and the unpleasant ordeal may be easier to deal with if the result is worth having.

      If the situation gets tough and you are at your breaking point,show resilience,like the bamboo tree,bend,but don't break!