If something feels hard for you, it's probably hard for everyone. You're not uniquely weak. You're just human. Storms aren't optional. Suffering isn't a glitch in the system. It's the system. Most people run. They wait. "TIl deal with it when it happens." They hope the storm passes or that life will bend to their convenience. Life doesn't work that way. You won't rise in the storm. You'll fall to your level of preparation. Hard is preparation. Discipline is preparation. Faith is preparation. Training your body. Sharpening your mind. Strengthening your relationships. Doing the right thing when no one sees. These aren't easy. They don't feel fun. They're heavy. They're inconvenient. And that's exactly why they work. The easy path gives comfort, applause, and temporary relief. The hard path gives character, peace, self-respect, and a life that can hold up under pressure. If it's hard for you...congratulations. You're doing it right. The Gospel doesn't promise an easy life. It promises a meaningful one. Hard isn't punishment. It's purpose.