Difficulty & Adversity

As a child, Jack thought that growing up meant doing whatever he wanted, but with time he learned that life is not all beer and skittles.

Peter noticed that when he first made a lot of money, many people were eager to spend time with him.But now that his business had faltered, most of those friends disappeared.The old saying proved true - prosperity makes friends and adversity tries them.

Susan faced a painful breakup that left her heartbroken, but it inspired her to work on herself and grow into a better version.Sometimes darkness can show you the light.

Finishing a project can be tough, but remember that the longest mile is the last mile home.

Learning a new language can be challenging, but remember that there is no royal road to learning.

My friend has been dealing with a lot of family drama lately, but I reminded her that we all have our crosses to bear and to take it one day at a time.

Susan was having a terrible day - she overslept, burned her breakfast, and got a speeding ticket on the way to work."Great," she muttered, "When it rains, it pours!"

Jack's troublesome friend who was always getting into trouble would somehow track him down, no matter how Jack tried to avoid him.Shaking his head, Jack said, "A bad penny always turns up."

Susan struggled for years to achieve her dreams but she persevered, knowing that a gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a man perfected without trials.

The political situation had become so unstable that people felt that above black there is no color, and that the country was on the brink of collapse.

Jane experienced much suffering and adversity, but she drew strength from the knowledge that crosses are ladders that lead to heaven.

John watched as people easily criticized and condemned others, but found few who were willing to offer constructive support.He realized it is easier to tear down than to build up.

Sally understood from Peter's words that even though outwardly he seemed happy, every heart has its own ache that others cannot always see.

Joe felt like giving up due to all the roadblocks he encountered, but his grandfather told him, "Every path has its puddle.Keep moving forward."

Peter had been trying to fix an issue on his car all afternoon, but kept encountering new problems.He shrugged and said, "If it is not one thing, it is another."

When Peter told Susan to finish a hundred-page report in an hour, she replied with exasperation, 'You may as well bid me lade the sea with a nutshell.'

Susan got promoted to management and thought things would get easier, but quickly discovered new troubles at this increased responsibility.As the saying goes, new levels, new devils.

Jack was struggling and found comfort in venting his problems to his brother Joe, looking for sympathy and validation.The old saying proved true once again - misery loves company.

John was having a bad day when his car broke down, and then he found out he'd been laid off from work as well.He sighed and said that misfortunes never come singly.

Judging by the evidence presented in court, the defendant is clearly guilty.It's all Lombard Street to a China orange.