Chapter 51: In Your Head

Challenges have a peculiar way of lingering in our lives. The hardest part is often figuring out where the true issue lies because, more often than not, it resides within us. It's our approach to these challenges that makes all the difference. But human nature being what it is, no one likes to admit their own mistakes. It's a natural instinct, something we can't easily change. Problems are like stones obstructing the flow of a river, but we must remember that water always finds its way. Similarly, our attitude should be like that of the water—calm, yet persistent when faced with obstacles. After all, it's the attitude that matters most. Overcoming or resolving challenges only accounts for a small fraction of success. The rest lies in the lessons learned during those difficult times. For Christina, Dylan was her biggest challenge. It was a problem she couldn't solve or simply outgrow. However, she knew she could find a way to navigate through it without letting it push her down. After