All I could think about as I stood there was that sometimes life gave you a tragedy that burned everything you knew to the ground and changed you completely. But somehow, if you really wanted to, you could learn how to hold your breath as you made your way through the smoke left in its wake and you could keep going. And sometimes, sometimes, you could grow something beautiful from the ashes that were left behind. If you were lucky. .Mariana Zapata
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When you’re in a place of sadness and devastation, it can be hard to see the beauty and opportunities still out there. But if you’re willing to look for them, life will surprise you with what you can do.
Source: Wait For It
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