This definition is pulled from


  2. The power to resist attack; impregnability.
  3. The power to resist strain or stress; durability.
    1. A source of power or force.
    2. Operative effectiveness or potency.
    3. Intensity, as of sound or light.
    4. Intensity or vehemence, as of emotion or language.
  9. Games. Power derived from the value of playing cards held.

That’s a lot of language for what seems like a simple word. I still do not feel like it sums up the commendation that can be extended to friends and family. Strength comes in so many different forms, various ways that are only partly captured in the definitions above. Each of us has a strength that differs from the next. Together, when these strengths work in unison, and complement each other people can take on the world. There are some incredibly strong people out there, and I am fortunate to know so many of them. We are stronger than we know, you are stronger than you know, because we are not alone when we have family and friends.

Strength and character are always around us. Character: after all the words above it seems like that one is missing. Strength of character brings hope and possibility? Just throwing that one out there, as always thoughts are welcome.


One thought on “Strength

  1. It was pointed out to me recently, by someone who read this post, that a person of strong character isn’t always positive. I thought this was a good point. Thus I will clarify, I think what I meant when I said character, is positive character. A character that is filled with humility, forgiveness, patience, and caring. In my mind that is a character of strength – the strength I have been so fortunate to see lately.

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