Setbacks fuel the joy of accomplishment
Without effort and sacrifice
Gratitude couldn't exist
If life only provided wins
They would be taken for granted
In the absence of losses
Our growth depends on the balance of duality
Character is developed in adversity
Put the pieces of both sides together
To have a glimpse into the bigger picture
The warmth of light depends on the emptiness of the void
Darkness provides a space for rays to dance with illumination
All thoughts, emotions and experiences
supply us with essential lessons
Where wisdom and understanding
Can blossom into our becoming whole