# Episode 54: Embrace the Struggle

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Podcast: [The Connect Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-connect-podcast-6595327)
Published: 2025-10-10T09:00:40+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/theconnectpodcast/2260719
Audio file: https://content.rss.com/episodes/226780/2260719/theconnectpodcast/2025_10_08_16_06_59_06dde4c0-1779-4d37-bb25-50d76fdff5cb.mp3
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## Resource

It is often said that “the worst times bring out the best & worst in people”. Extreme stress affects us all differently and can reveal who we are and where we need improvement. We have all had those moments of amazement at how we managed to survive a situation or event. These are examples of the extreme, but what about our day-to-day struggles? Do we carry the aftereffects of past moments around with us in our minds? It’s impossible to live in the now if we have not made time to process the past, breathe, release & and let go. Are we the victim of our lives or the victor? Why is this happening to me, or why is this happening for me? The state of mind that we cultivate plays a pivotal role in how we see ourselves, engage with others & and directly manifest what thoughts we lead with. The key is to understand where our own resistance comes from, why I am resisting this moment or this level of change. My friends, we must dig deeper within ourselves to understand our why. Embrace the struggle and lean into the moment. With momentum, you can push through anything and everything! Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/FDTcsiMUkio

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