When I was a kid I was told a lot of different things about what strength really was.
Of course people had different ideals back then, but we today were brought up with those ideals.
Boys don't cry.
Crying is a sign of weakness.
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We were essentially taught not to display emotion unless absolutely necessary.
The world is a tough place so I can understand why we were taught that.
However, the older I get the more I realize strength doesn't come from a hard place.
It comes from a soft place.
It doesn't take strength to be mean or cold hearted.
It takes strength to be gentle and kind.
When you offer a helping hand to someone in need..... that is strength.
When you are willing to listen even though it can sometimes be difficult.... that is strength.
You see, strength doesn't come from being made out of steel it comes from being made out of rubber.
We must bend, otherwise we become brittle and break.
We must feel, otherwise we become empty and uncaring.
Humanity is strong.
We hold each other together.
It isn't about being made out of steel.
It's about being able to change.