Question

1.Think of an example of how the following sentences plays out in someone's life: "It isn't whether good or bad things happen to you; it's how you handle them what matters."

2.Have you ever know a resilient child? What do you think made this child resilient?

Answer 1

1) A young man who is rich, has a good job and a house. He is arrogant and mean with people and often engages in non ethical behavior in his work. One day, he meets with an accident, after which he is unable to walk properly and has to walk with a stick. His girlfriend breaks up with him and he also loses his job. He become depressed for many years and thinks of ending his life. But soon realizes that his situation is not as bad as he thinks, and becomes to empathize with other people who are less fortunate than him. He starts a foundation to help street children find livelihood. He gains recognition for this and become a respected person in his town.

This example suggest how the situation first made the person depressed, but he showed resilience and did not think in negative terms. Instead, he took matters in his own hands. He became a better person and also became succesful.