Something inspirational:

“The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word 'crisis.' One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger but recognize the opportunity.”

JOHN F KENNEDY

Ilana Estelle is a mental health and wellbeing advocate who combines educational insight with her personal experience of living with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She holds diplomas in Counselling, Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling, and Stress Management. Through her writing, Ilana supports others in navigating their emotional, mental, and physical health challenges. In addition to writing for The CP Diary, her work has appeared in healthy lifestyle magazines. Ilana is also the author of three books: Cerebral Palsy: A Story – Finding the Calm After the Storm, Spirituality, Healing and Me, and Survival: The Covid Years – Time for Change.

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6 comments on “Crisis and Opportunity”

  1. It can be very hard to understand both sides of the coin when it comes to that.

    I grew up being constantly in crisis, so I can really understand that there will also come an opportunity to learn and grow at the same time!

    1. I totally agree with you. I have always believed that through every crisis, we also have an opportunity to learn and grow all at the same time.

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