English book · Japan : A Model of Peace and Positivity

We Have the Ability to Bounce Back

English book, p. 21

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

WE HAVE THE ABILITY TO BOUNCE BACK A recent example of the power of resilience is what happened in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in the US. During this catastrophe, the US lost about 110 lives and suffered losses of $ 50 billion. But, within a month, the US was able to bring things back almost to normal. How did this miracle happen? The answer is again that it was due to the secret power of resilience. Studies show that our mind has enormous potential, perhaps unlimited potential. And that potential is tapped by the power of resilience. In a normal situation, this potential remains dormant. When one has any unusual experience, the brain becomes active and starts unfolding its hidden energy. And if it is given a chance, it will certainly recover all the losses. The only condition is that you should not disturb its natural process or stop it with some unnatural activity. A simple demonstration of resilience is remaining silent when you become angry. Remain quiet and make your mind empty, and the mind will pacify everything within a minute. Very soon, your mind will make you feel normal. On the contrary, if you become provoked and react negatively, your anger will persist and will very soon turn into malice and even violence.

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