Helen Keller once said “The world is full to the overcoming of its suffering.” People will never be successful if they allow their struggles to stop them from moving forward. They will spend the rest of their lives in the same spot and wonder if this is how they want to live. It’s depressing and miserable. Change is possible. Surrounding yourself with people you love, keeping a positive attitude and persevering in difficult situations are the best ways to overcome adversity. Surrounding yourself with people you love is one of the best ways to overcome adversity. Jon Hamilton is a journalist and NPR science correspondent. He explains how children who have no parents can struggle to develop their brains. He relies on the personal experiences of Izidor Russell and Charles Nelson’s expert opinions. Children suffering from depression, anxiety, brain development and other problems are more likely to be neglected than those who have been raised in a loving home. Orphanages are often deprived of a parent, making it even worse for them. Ruckel describes his orphanage life and how the norm was for children to be kicked around. The children were treated inhumanely and for no apparent reason. Ruckel was given the benefit of doubt by a worker at an orphanage who treated him as if he were her child. Ruckel said that it was a blessing to have such a loving, kind person as his help. Ruckel’s story is told from Ruckel’s perspective. Ruckel was left alone in a home where boredom, neglect, and beatings were common. “Hamilton” Ruckel was alone in a place where beatings, neglect and boredom were the norm. This only proves that having your loved ones close to you in your life will make a huge difference. Tiffany Mason, a professional coach and relationship expert, discusses how having positive people by your side can help you overcome adversity. Positive people can help people overcome adversity and have a positive outlook. It is important to surround yourself with people who support and encourage people when they are dealing with adversity. They know that even when things get difficult, they can always rely on their loved ones to support them. You must surround yourself with people that are open to your imperfections, flaws and mistakes when facing adversity. Although facing adversity can seem daunting, it is possible to overcome it by having a supportive group of people who are willing to help you. They support individuals and help them through tough times. A positive outlook can make a person more mentally sharp, better at school, better in sports, and even better as a person. Positive mindsets can help overcome any kind of adversity. Pamela Weintraub’s story “The New Survivors” describes the experiences of cancer survivors. These survivors’ personal stories are used to show that despite being afflicted by this terrible disease, they learned so much and were able to persevere. Jasanzimmerman is her subject. He has been fighting this disease from his childhood. He knew death was coming, but he continued to live his life. He kept a positive outlook to overcome the many negative events. He didn’t always want to keep trying, but he kept going. He was not in the best state of mind while fighting this disease. But once he conquered it, he was happy, healthy, and free from any further complications. “The mere mention of cancer in the past conjured up images of death, hopelessness, and pain.
Because cancer was a short-term condition, life after it was over looked little. The victim of cancer was seen as the passive beneficiary of terrible luck and ill fate. “No more.” (Weintraub). Steve Rizzo’s article, “You Can Overcome any Challenge With a Positive Attitude” describes the situation of his brother and how he was disabled due to the Vietnam War. Although Rizzo was shocked to learn about his brother’s death, he kept his positive attitude. Steve Rizzo was not the only one who had a positive outlook. He felt Michael squeeze his hand tightly when he held him. Michael was conscious of the situation and knew that he was not going to give in to his fate. His life was saved by his positive outlook. His positive outlook saved his life. “My experience with Michael proves that you can have a positive attitude even when you have only one foot of intestinal capacity.” (Rizzo). When faced with adversity, it is essential to keep a positive mindset. It helps to recognize that there is always hope. While most people believe positive thinking can help overcome adversity some don’t. Brianna Wiest wrote “Positive thinking won’t change your life, but adversity will.” In her article, Wiest states that while positive thinking can certainly improve your life, it won’t lead to any major changes. A positive mindset isn’t the best way to overcome adversity. This is however not true. When an individual looks at things positively, it automatically leads to success. Positive outlook, having loved ones around you and being able to believe in yourself are the best ways to overcome difficulties. Jasan Zimman is another survivor who didn’t give up on their hope during difficult times. He persevered and continued to advocate for those who needed him. Even though it may seem like all hope is lost, it is not.
