[Liara Covert]

I agree the ability to nurture hope, no matter what, enables one to endure adversity. Hope alone wouldn't necessarily enable you to rise above it. That requires inner strength.

Looking back, my most meaningful life experiences have required me to confront challenges which I found difficult on some level. I have repeatedly forced myself to clarify ethics and to contrinue developing my character and life skills. In my mind, life is a journey where each of us is meant to learn about ourselves and grow. Learning about others can be a bonus, but that in and of itself will not propel us along our life path without some kind of revelation about our own problem-solving.