On Resilience

Tough times require tough individuals. Tough individuals ask more of themselves in tough times. Plans exist and the plans are worked. Finances are in order and kept ship-shape at all times. Logs are stacked under tarpaulins. More reading than ever is done in order to keep abreast of what is going on and become one's own expert. The starbucks loyalty card is used to purchase bags of coffee, never hand-crafted drinks in store. Wellness is paramount, fitness is an asset. Walking doubles as excellent thinking and stress-banishing time. The mountains, deserts, lakes and sea-shores are fully appreciated for the extra inspiration they bring. Second-hand is second nature: an old French plunger makes perfect americanos as focused CVs are crafted and mailed on a regular basis. Follow-up calls are made utilising the magic ingredient of politeness and persistence. There is a yellow sticky above the tooth-brush holder which says 'Life is Good'. Snow begins to fall. Tough individuals have been here before. That's what made them tough. Tough enough to win again.